Bleed Cubbie Blue · May 24, 2023
Cubs 7, Mets 2: The complaint department is closed
That one was better. A LOT better.
The Cubs got timely hitting and, at last, solid bullpen work and defeated the Mets 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
After a scoreless first inning, the Cubs got right to work in the bottom of the second, beginning with this home run from Seiya Suzuki [VIDEO].
Your browser does not support HTML5 videos.Christopher Morel followed with a walk. He advanced to second on a ground out and third on a wild pitch and scored on this single by Yan Gomes [VIDEO].
Your browser does not support HTML5 videos.Matt Mervis hit his first MLB home run in Houston, but until Tuesday had not hit one in Wrigley Field. Now he’s checked that box [VIDEO].