Mets Look to Snap Cubs' Home Streak at Wrigley

New York Mets visit Chicago Cubs in Sunday matinee matchup

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:41pm

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The New York Mets (7-12) will travel to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (9-9) in a Sunday afternoon MLB matchup. The Cubs are favored at home with a moneyline of -132, while the Mets are the underdogs at +110. Pitchers David Peterson and Javier Assad are set to take the mound for their respective teams.

Why it matters

This game features two National League teams looking to gain ground in the standings early in the season. The Mets have struggled out of the gate, while the Cubs have played better at home. A win for either side could provide momentum heading into the next week of play.

The details

The Mets have a team batting average of .220 and have scored 65 runs so far this season, which ranks 27th in MLB. Their pitching staff has a 3.83 team ERA, good for 10th in the league. The Cubs, on the other hand, are batting .248 as a team and averaging 5.22 runs per game, 7th-best in baseball. Their pitching staff has a 3.88 team ERA.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 1:20 PM local time at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The players

David Peterson

Mets starting pitcher with a career 37-33 record and 4.20 ERA.

Javier Assad

Cubs starting pitcher with a career 19-13 record and 3.56 ERA.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get our bats going and support our pitching staff. This is a big series for us to try and turn things around.”

— Pete Alonso, Mets First Baseman

“Wrigley has been good to us so far this year. We're looking forward to defending our home turf against a tough Mets team.”

— David Ross, Cubs Manager

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to build momentum heading into their next series, while the loser will try to rebound and get back on track.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Mets and Cubs features two teams looking to establish themselves early in the season. The outcome could have implications for the NL playoff race down the line.