The Mets (89-52) are back at Citi Field to begin a seven-game homestand with three against the Cubs (58-82). The Mets took three of four when they visited Wrigley Field back in July.
The Mets took two out of three from the Marlins down at loanDepot Park over the weekend. weren’t able to contain the offensively-challenged Marlins on Friday, resulting in a 6-3 loss. David Peterson was ineffective and only lasted 4 2⁄3 innings, while New York’s offense floundered against Edward Cabrera, though Pete Alonso did bust out of his slump with a two-run homer.