Cubs vs. Mets Game 2 Preview & Prediction

The New York Mets took Game 1 of the NLCS by a score of 4-2 behind the arm of Matt Harvey, and the Chicago Cubs are looking to even the series in Game 2 tonight. So, what should we expect when these two sides take the field? Here's our NLCS Game 2 Preview & Prediction:

Starting Lineups

New York Mets

RF Curtis Granderson
3B David Wright
2B Daniel Murphy
LF Yoenis Cespedes
C Travis d'Arnaud
1B Michael Cuddyer
SS Wilmer Flores
CF Juan Lagares
P Noah Syndergaard

Chicago Cubs

CF Dexter Fowler
LF Kyle Schwarber
3B Kris Bryant
1B Anthony Rizzo
2B Starlin Castro
RF Jorge Soler
SS Javier Baez
C Miguel Montero
SP Jake Arrieta

Key To The Game:

Jake Arrieta has been the most dominant pitcher in the majors over the past five months as the Cubs have lost just one game he's started since the middle of June. New York's offense has been fairly inconsistent throughout the entire postseason to this point, but it'll be important for them to get some hits early on Arrieta to keep him from getting on a roll. 

What They're Saying About New York

Mets' Matt Harvey has redeemed himself

Mets' matchup with Cubs ace Jake Arrieta just another game

What They're Saying About Chicago

Cubs brimming with confidence despite loss

Bad Luck, Decisions Haunt Cubs In Game 1 Loss

Prediction: Cubs win 5-1

Chicago's powerful lineup is bound to rebound from last night's offensive struggles, and the Cubs simply don't lose when Jake Arrieta takes the mound. This series is due for a ton of back-and-forth, starting tonight.

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