Cubs Edge Mets in Tight Matchup

Chicago Wins 4-2 in Sunday Afternoon Showdown at Wrigley Field

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:12am

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The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 4-2 in a close game at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. The Cubs were favored at -116 on the moneyline, while the Mets were underdogs at -102.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Cubs in the hunt in the NL Central, as they improve to 12-9 on the season. The Mets, meanwhile, fall to 7-15 and continue to struggle to find consistency early in the year.

The details

Cubs starter Javier Assad picked up the win, going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs. Mets pitcher David Peterson took the loss, giving up 4 runs in 5 innings of work. Chicago's offense was led by Nico Hoerner, who had a hit and scored a run.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. ET.
  • This was the third meeting of the season between the Cubs and Mets, with Chicago now leading the season series 2-1.

The players

Javier Assad

The Cubs' starting pitcher, who earned the win by going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs.

David Peterson

The Mets' starting pitcher, who took the loss after giving up 4 runs in 5 innings.

Nico Hoerner

The Cubs' leadoff hitter, who had a hit and scored a run to pace Chicago's offense.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough battle against the Mets, but our guys stepped up and got the job done today.”

— David Ross, Cubs Manager

“It's frustrating to come up short again, but we'll keep grinding and look to bounce back in our next series.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Cubs will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, while the Mets will try to get back on track when they return home to face the Dodgers.

The takeaway

This tight contest between two NL contenders showcased the competitive nature of the league this season, with the Cubs edging out the Mets in a well-played game at the Friendly Confines.