Mets Come Out on Top, 9-7 Victory Over Cubs! 
What a game, fellow Mets fans! Our boys came through victorious against the Chicago Cubs with a hard-fought 9-7 win. It was rollercoaster-like but definitely worth it! The action started early with Francisco Lindor hitting a solo homer in the top of the 1st, getting us on the board right away. A bit later in the 5th inning, Brandon Nimmo delivered a clutch 388-foot homer, tying the game at 6-6 and revitalizing our offense. Not to mention, Francisco Alvarez's two-run blast in the 8th cemented our lead.
Cubs Answer Back But We Stayed Resilient
The Cubs didn’t make it easy for us. They managed to gain the upper hand early with Carlos Santana and Ian Happ driving in some crucial runs, giving them a lead of 5-1 by the end of the second inning. But our Mets demonstrated incredible resilience, keeping their cool and chipping away at the deficit.Key defensive plays, like Pete Alonso's steady performance at first, and spectacular managing of relief pitchers like Brazobán, Stanek, and the game-sealing magic of Edwin DÃaz in the 9th inning, kept the Cubs from hitting back effectively.
A True Team Effort!
The team play was heartening! Juan Soto kept the pressure on the Cubs with smart base running, while Luisangel Acuña delivered defensively at third. Credit to Mark Vientos for holding the line at pivotal moments, and Brett Baty gave us another tactical boost reaching base and setting up crucial plays.This victory is an embodiment of what it means to be a Mets fan: never giving up regardless of the odds. Let's enjoy this win and carry the momentum forward!
LGM!Scoreboard for Mets @ Cubs (September 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 2 |