Cubs Edge Mets in Extra Innings Thriller

Wrigley Field crowd erupts as Chicago wins nail-biter over New York

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:50pm

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In a tightly contested matchup at the Friendly Confines, the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 2-1 in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon. The game was a pitchers' duel throughout, with both teams' starters turning in dominant performances before the Cubs finally broke through in extras to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Cubs in the thick of the NL Central race, as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. The Mets, meanwhile, are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing start to the season as they aim to defend their NL East title.

The details

The game was scoreless through the first nine innings, with the Cubs' Marcus Stroman and the Mets' Jacob deGrom each allowing just one run over 7 strong innings of work. In the 10th, the Cubs' Seiya Suzuki delivered the game-winning hit, driving in the winning run to give Chicago the narrow victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
  • The game went into extra innings, with the Cubs securing the win in the 10th inning.

The players

Marcus Stroman

The Cubs' starting pitcher, who turned in a dominant 7-inning performance, allowing just 1 run.

Jacob deGrom

The Mets' starting pitcher, who also pitched 7 strong innings and kept the game close.

Seiya Suzuki

The Cubs' outfielder, who delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning to give Chicago the victory.

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What they’re saying

“That was a classic pitchers' duel out there today. Both teams really battled and left it all on the field. I'm proud of our guys for finding a way to pull this one out in the end.”

— David Ross, Cubs Manager

“It's tough to come up short in a game like that, but we'll regroup and get ready for the next one. Hats off to the Cubs, they played a great game and deserved the win today.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Cubs and Mets will meet again for a rematch at Citi Field in New York on May 5th.

The takeaway

This hard-fought extra innings victory showcases the Cubs' resilience and ability to win close games, a trait that will be crucial as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the competitive NL Central.