Dansby Swanson powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 victory over the New York Mets in the first game of a doubleheader. Swanson hit a crucial three-run homer in the sixth inning and followed with a grand slam in the eighth. The Cubs initially trailed 3-0 but tied the game in the fifth inning with key hits from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Conforto, along with a two-run homer by Michael Busch. The Mets, struggling with injuries and a losing streak, have now lost four consecutive games and are 11 games below .500. The game also featured a lively crowd, including Norwegian soccer fans who added to the atmosphere. Cubs pitcher Javier Assad allowed three runs over five innings, while Mets pitcher Nolan McLean gave up six runs in six innings. The teams were set to face off again in the nightcap of the doubleheader.
QUESTION: How might the Cubs’ recent performance impact their confidence and strategy for the rest of the season?
Dansby Swanson has 2 homers, 7 RBIs as Cubs pound Mets 10-3 in Game 1
