Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 9-7 loss to the New York Mets on Sept. 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field.
New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) falls while failing to get an out on a ball from Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pinch runner Kevin Alcántara (13) slides safely into second base past New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) chases a two RBI double hit from Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Santana (41) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) fields a single from Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates in the dugout after scoring off a two RBI double from Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Santana (41) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz (39) pitches during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) hits a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) after Alvarez hit a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) throws his bat after striking out during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) misses a ball from Chicago Cubs designated hitter Justin Turner (3) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) pitches during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) celebrates after hitting a RBI single during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Soroka (99) pitches during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Soroka (99) comes out of the game during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) runs into New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a RBI single during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) smiles at Chicago Cubs designated hitter Justin Turner (3) after scoring off a two RBI double from Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Santana (41) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Santana (41) hits a two RBI double during the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets players celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs, 9-7, at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits a two RBI double during the second inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits a RBI single during the second inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) and second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrate after scoring off a two RBI double from outfielder Ian Happ (8) during the second inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton (22) pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) tags out Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after Lindor hit a solo home run during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw (6) in the dugout before taking the field against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw (6) runs on the field during the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong laughs while talking with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) before the Cubs play the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Members of Green Day throw out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong takes a photo with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) before the Cubs play the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Comedian John Mulaney walks on the field before the Cubs play the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)