Cubs Defeat Mets 6-5 Despite Baty's Two Homers

The New York Mets suffered a narrow 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs, despite a standout performance from Brett Baty, who hit two home runs and drove in five runs. Mets starter Tylor Megill struggled again after a strong April, allowing four earned runs and failing to complete five innings, while the Cubs built an early lead with key hits from Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson. Rookie pitcher Cade Horton impressed in his MLB debut for the Cubs, pitching four solid innings in relief and earning the win as his family watched from the stands. The Mets repeatedly squandered scoring opportunities, going just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving six runners stranded, including critical chances in the third, seventh, and ninth innings. The Cubs' bullpen held firm in the late innings, with Porter Hodge securing the save, and the win ended Chicago's three-game losing streak. Baty's recent hot streak continued, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Mets' missed opportunities and pitching struggles.