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    Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets

    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    59-55, 27-27 Away
    3
    59-55, 27-27 Away
    Final
    NYM
    New York MetsMetsNYM
    51-62, 27-24 Home
    2
    51-62, 27-24 Home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    M. TauchmanRF
    2-3111.284
    N. Hoerner2B
    1-4000.274
    I. HappLF
    0-4000.244
    C. BellingerCF
    1-4111.331
    D. SwansonSS
    0-4000.259
    J. Candelario1B
    2-4000.275
    C. MorelDH
    0-3100.268
    Y. GomesC
    2-4001.272
    N. Madrigal3B
    0-4000.273
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    J. Taillon
    7.0320796-675.17
    J. Merryweather
    1.0200015-93.53
    A. Alzolay
    1.010009-82.49
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CHCNYM
    Hits
    8
    6
    Home Runs
    2
    1
    Total Bases
    16
    10
    Runners LOB
    6
    3

    Game Information

    Citi Field
    Citi Field
    12:10 AM, 9 August 2023
    Queens, New York
    Attendance: 29,640
    Game Time:2:29
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
    • First Base Umpire - Ryan Wills
    • Second Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
    • Third Base Umpire - Ramon DeJesus

    Tauchman and Taillon lead the surging Cubs past the Mets 3-2 at Citi Field

    — With all the talk about the eye-popping numbers Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs are putting up at the plate lately, perhaps Jameson Taillon and their unheralded bullpen are getting a little overlooked.
    Aug 9, 2023, 04:24 am - AP
    CHC
    NYM
    123456789RHE
    000110010380
    200000000260
    J. Taillon
    win

    J. Taillon7-6

    7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 0 BB
    D. Smith
    loss

    D. Smith4-4

    0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 0 BB
    A. Alzolay
    save

    A. Alzolay15

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CHCNYM
    1stAlonso homered to center (419 feet), McNeil scored.02
    4thBellinger homered to right center (398 feet).12
    5thGomes doubled to center, Morel scored.22
    8thTauchman homered to left center (392 feet).32
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    NYM win 2-1

    • Cubs
      2
    • Mets
      11
    Game 1
    8/8
    • Cubs
      3
    • Mets
      2
    Game 2
    9/8
    • Cubs
      3
    • Mets
      4
    Game 3
    10/8

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee8351.619-W2
    Chicago7658.5677L2
    St. Louis6768.49616.5W1
    Pittsburgh6570.48118.5L1
    Cincinnati6371.47020W1
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    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta7955.590-W4
    Philadelphia7460.5525W1
    Miami6866.50711W1
    Washington6373.46317W1
    New York6074.44819L2
    Full Standings

    MLB News

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    Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña power the Astros to a 5-1 win over Gerrit Cole and the Yankees

    — Christian Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth inning, and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
    Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights

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    Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights
    Caglianone goes 5 for 6 with HR, 6 RBIs to power the Royals past the Blue Jays 13-2

    Caglianone goes 5 for 6 with HR, 6 RBIs to power the Royals past the Blue Jays 13-2

    — Jac Caglianone had a homer among his career-best five hits and finished with a career-high six RBI, Noah Cameron pitched six strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Thursday night.
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