The Mets took three of four from the Cubs at Wrigley Field just before the All-Star break.
Since the break the Mets are 31-17 while the Cubs are 23-25.
For more on the Mets, here’s Chris McShane, managing editor of our SB Nation Mets site Amazin’ Avenue:
The New York Mets remain a very good team this year. Despite the fact that Max Scherzer and Starling Marte are on the injured list at the moment, the team should be expected to at least take this series from the Cubs. After all, they’ve spent all but two days of the season in sole possession of first place in the National League East.