The Mets can only come from behind so many times. Tonight, another miracle comeback victory was not in the cards, as the Mets fell to the Cubs 7-2 in this series opener at Wrigley Field.
Drew Smyly—in the midst of a very strong 2023 campaign thus far—did not come out of the gate looking sharp right away. Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff ground rule double into the right field corner to open the game and Smyly issued a walk to Pete Alonso with two outs, but Mark Vientos struck out swinging to put an end to the Mets’ early threat.