The Mets got back to their home turf on Friday, where they just can’t stop winning. They hit four homers in a 7-2 win over the Cubs on Friday night in front of a crowd of 41,243 at Citi Field. This victory marked the beginning of a 15-game stretch at home, with 21 games in total coming up. The Mets have been on fire at home, boasting a 14-3 record in Queens.
Clay Holmes had a solid outing, allowing only one run over six innings to bring his ERA down to 2.74 through eight starts. The Mets offense was in full swing, crushing Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon for six runs in just four innings. Francisco Lindor started things off with a leadoff homer, his fourth of the season. Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil followed suit with homers of their own, contributing to the Mets’ dominant performance.
The Mets loaded the bases in the third inning and added to their lead thanks to a high throw from Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. This allowed Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez to score, extending the Mets’ lead to 5-0. The Cubs managed to get on the board with a homer from Kyle Tucker in the fourth inning, the first homer Holmes had allowed all season.
Juan Soto responded with a massive homer to right-center, hitting the Shea Bridge with an estimated distance of 434 feet. Soto has been on a hot streak, hitting three homers in his last two games and totaling eight for the season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s recent performance, attributing his success to hitting fewer balls on the ground.
The Mets strategically loaded their lineup with left-handed hitters to face Taillon, a move that paid off as they secured another win at home. The team has bounced back from a rough patch earlier in the season, winning two games in a row after a series of losses. Alvarez showcased his defensive skills behind the plate, throwing out a base stealer in the second inning.
Despite a shaky performance from Dedniel Núñez, the Mets bullpen held off the Cubs to secure the win. Núñez struggled in his first appearance since returning from injury, walking two batters without recording an out. Reed Garrett stepped in to close out the eighth inning, getting a key out to prevent the Cubs from scoring.
In the ninth inning, José Butto surrendered a homer to Michael Busch but managed to close out the game for the Mets. The team’s strong performance at home has been a key factor in their success this season, with players stepping up in crucial moments to secure important wins. The Mets’ dominance at Citi Field continues, with fans eager to see what the team will accomplish in the remainder of the season.
