Cubs Look to Complete Sweep of Struggling Mets

Javier Assad takes the mound as Chicago aims for its fifth straight win.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:05pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes representing the dynamic action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the surging Cubs and the struggling Mets, with the wind playing a key factor in the game's outcome.Chicago Today

The Chicago Cubs have won four straight games and will look to complete a sweep of the struggling New York Mets in the series finale. Javier Assad takes the mound for the Cubs, hoping to bounce back from a rough outing in his last start. The Mets have dropped 12 consecutive games and will face a tough test against a Cubs lineup that has been hitting well during their recent hot streak.

Why it matters

The Cubs have an opportunity to continue their momentum and climb up the standings in the NL Central, while the Mets are in danger of falling further behind in the NL East race if they can't snap their lengthy losing skid.

The details

Javier Assad will get the start for the Cubs, looking to build on a strong outing in his first start of the season where he tossed 5.2 scoreless innings. The Mets will counter with reliever Tobias Myers, who is making his first start of the year after several appearances out of the bullpen. The game is expected to feature windy conditions with the wind blowing out to right field, which could lead to an offensive showcase.

  • The game is scheduled for a 1:20 PM CT first pitch on April 19, 2026.

The players

Javier Assad

The Cubs' starting pitcher, looking to bounce back from a rough outing in his last start.

Tobias Myers

The Mets' reliever making his first start of the season, expected to serve as a long opener for the game.

Nico Hoerner

The Cubs' second baseman and leadoff hitter, who has been a key part of the team's recent success.

Michael Busch

The Cubs' infielder who has five hits over his last four starts and is looking to break out of an early-season funk.

Alex Bregman

The Cubs' third baseman who has boosted his average over the last week and a half.

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What they’re saying

“As unlikely as it is for a team with as much talent as the Mets to drop 12 straight, that's exactly what they're in danger of doing this afternoon.”

— Evan Altman, Author

“This game may once again come down to who can make the most of the wind, with a jet stream blowing out to right with gusts approaching 30 mph.”

— Evan Altman, Author

What’s next

If the Cubs complete the sweep, they will look to continue their momentum and climb up the standings in the NL Central. The Mets, on the other hand, will need to find a way to snap their lengthy losing streak in order to stay in contention in the NL East.

The takeaway

The Cubs have a great opportunity to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the NL Central race, while the Mets are in desperate need of a win to halt their slide down the standings. The windy conditions could lead to an offensive showcase, making for an exciting conclusion to the series.