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Another Tough Loss for the Cubs
So close, yet so far, folks! The Cubs took on the New York Mets today, but despite an admirable effort, they fell short with a final score of 8-5.
It was a rollercoaster of a game, starting off rough but offering us a glimmer of hope in the middle innings.A Rough Start
The game did not start in the Cubs' favor, with the Mets putting up two early runs in the top of the 1st inning. Francisco Lindor walked and eventually scored, while Pete Alonso kept the momentum going with a double, adding another run. Our batters struggled to find their rhythm, with strikeouts plaguing the lineup.
Fighting Back
Despite falling behind, the Cubs lit up Wrigley with some fireworks courtesy of long balls! In the 4th inning, Seiya Suzuki launched a magnificent homer to left-center, giving the fans something to cheer about. Then, in the 5th inning, Dansby Swanson sent a rocket to right center. And guess what? The 6th inning saw Suzuki smash another homer, a three-run shot that brought us back in the game. Talk about a power surge!
Mighty Mets Maintain the Lead
While our guys gave it their all, the Mets played strong defense and kept the pressure on. Brett Baty's three-run homer in the 4th was a game-changer, and the Mets added a couple more in the 6th, pulling away even as the Cubs battled fiercely to close the gap.
In the end, the Cubs were unable to capitalize further, with the Mets' bullpen holding steady and stifling our attempts to come back in the closing innings.
Looking Ahead
It wasn't the result we hoped for today, but the Cubs showed flashes of brilliance, especially with that power display in the middle innings. There's always a reason to keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. Let’s keep cheering on our boys in blue and hope for a strong finish to the season!
️ Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Cubs (September 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |