The Cubs haven’t won a series since they took two of three from the Pirates to open the season. Chicago had a chance to change that Tuesday and ended up doing just that with ease, aided by the Mets’ sloppy defense.
New York grabbed a 2-0 lead through three innings as starter David Peterson kept the Cubs off the board and hitless. The Mets collapsed in the 4th inning, however, surrendering six singles, committing two errors, and giving up one walk allowing the Cubs to score seven runs. A two-run homer from Pete Alonzo in the 5th temporarily cut the lead to 7-4.