Cubs Defeat Mets for 10th Straight Loss

Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly's 3-run homer in the 6th inning seals the win for Chicago.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:45am

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The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 6-3 on Thursday, handing the Mets their 10th consecutive loss. Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly hit a decisive 3-run homer in the 6th inning to break a tie and give the Cubs the lead for good.

Why it matters

The Mets' 10-game losing streak has them plummeting in the NL East standings, while the Cubs' win keeps them in contention in the NL Central. This game highlights the Mets' struggles and the Cubs' ability to capitalize on their opponent's misfortunes.

The details

With the game tied 3-3 in the 6th inning, Cubs manager David Ross called on pinch-hitter Carson Kelly, who promptly launched a 3-run homer to give Chicago a 6-3 lead. The Mets' bullpen was unable to stop the bleeding, as the team's offensive woes continued.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Carson Kelly

A 29-year-old utility player for the Chicago Cubs who came through with a clutch pinch-hit home run to give his team the lead.

David Ross

The manager of the Chicago Cubs, who made the decision to send Carson Kelly up as a pinch-hitter in a key situation.

New York Mets

The struggling MLB team from New York City that has now lost 10 games in a row, plummeting in the NL East standings.

Chicago Cubs

The MLB team from Chicago that was able to capitalize on the Mets' misfortunes and pick up an important win to stay in contention in the NL Central.

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What they’re saying

“We're not going to let this 10-game skid get us down. We'll keep fighting and find a way to turn this around.”

— Buck Showalter, Manager, New York Mets

“Carson came up big for us in a clutch spot. That's the kind of performance that can really spark a team and get us going in the right direction.”

— David Ross, Manager, Chicago Cubs

What’s next

The Mets will look to end their losing streak when they face the Dodgers in a 3-game series starting on Friday, April 20th. The Cubs will continue their homestand, hosting the Brewers for a weekend series.

The takeaway

The Mets' 10-game losing streak has them in a deep hole in the NL East, while the Cubs were able to capitalize on their opponent's struggles to pick up an important win and stay in the NL Central race.