{"id":678029,"date":"2026-04-18T01:04:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678029\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T01:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:04:01","slug":"photos-chicago-cubs-12-new-york-mets-4-chicago-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678029\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, New York Mets 4 \u2013 Chicago Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/04\/17\/chicago-cubs-wrigley-field-nico-hoerner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs\u2019 12-4 win<\/a>\u00a0on April 17, 2026, against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after completing a double play to end the game in victory against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2679\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets036.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191703\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after completing a double play to end the game in victory against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8), center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4), and right fielder Seiya Suzuki (right), celebrate after their victory over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3709\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets037.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191718\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8), center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4), and right fielder Seiya Suzuki (right), celebrate after their victory over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs fans in the left field bleachers display their W flags after a Cubs victory over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4194\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets038.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191828\" \/>Chicago Cubs fans in the left field bleachers display their W flags after a Cubs victory over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3382\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets034.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191688\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) is congratulated after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner makes a throw to first base to complete a double play after forcing out New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien at second base in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4830\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets033.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191643\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner makes a throw to first base to complete a double play after forcing out New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien at second base in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb (71) delivers to the New York Mets in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4464\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets032.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191615\" \/>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb (71) delivers to the New York Mets in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) rounds the bases after hitting a double in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3523\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets031.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35191582\" \/>New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) rounds the bases after hitting a double in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Matt Shaw in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4015\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets039.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35192145\" \/>Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Matt Shaw in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez receives a late throw as Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) slides in safely at home to score on a sacrifice fly by teammate Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3681\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets030.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190967\" \/>New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez receives a late throw as Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) slides in safely at home to score on a sacrifice fly by teammate Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez receives a late throw as Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) slides in safely at home to score on a sacrifice fly by teammate Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4169\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets029.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190878\" \/>New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez receives a late throw as Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) slides in safely at home to score on a sacrifice fly by teammate Dansby Swanson in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Matt Shaw (6) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on a wild pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4306\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets028.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190874\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Matt Shaw (6) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on a wild pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki flashes a smile in the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Matt Shaw in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4887\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets027.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190858\" \/>Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki flashes a smile in the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Matt Shaw in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) celebrates after finishing off the New York Mets in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3572\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets026.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190834\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) celebrates after finishing off the New York Mets in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after finishing off the New York Mets in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets025.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190766\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after finishing off the New York Mets in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drops his helmet to the ground after striking out to end the fifth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4468\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets024.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190703\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) drops his helmet to the ground after striking out to end the fifth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the fifth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2251\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets023.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190645\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the fifth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) has a laugh on the bench in the fourth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3795\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets022.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190600\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) has a laugh on the bench in the fourth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4624\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets021.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190536\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) singles in the third inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets043.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35192775\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) singles in the third inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3637\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets017.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189945\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4394\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets018.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189979\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with teammate Dansby Swanson (7) after Hoerner hit a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2458\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets019.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189995\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with teammate Dansby Swanson (7) after Hoerner hit a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) runs down the line on a single in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets042.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35192524\" \/>Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) runs down the line on a single in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets020.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35190001\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) follows through on his three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4280\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets008.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35188796\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) follows through on his three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4825\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets009.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35188812\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) passes by New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4549\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets010.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189237\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) passes by New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4628\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets011.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189274\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2621\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets012.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189368\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Seiya Suzuki (27) after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4365\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets013.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189438\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Seiya Suzuki (27) after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Alex Bregman after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2587\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets014.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189489\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Alex Bregman after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2182\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets015.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35189749\" \/>Chicago Cubs designated hitter Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros (25) is congratulated by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong after Ballesteros hit a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4476\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets004.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35187940\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3930\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets005.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35187966\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5404\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets006.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35188655\" \/>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (30) delivers to the New York Mets in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3177\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets007.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35188707\" \/>New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) chats with home plate umpire Todd Tichenor (13) and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) before the start of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3330\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets040.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35192204\" \/>Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) chats with home plate umpire Todd Tichenor (13) and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) before the start of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer stands for the national anthem ahead of a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5520\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets003.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35187932\" \/>Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer stands for the national anthem ahead of a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3389\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-L-cubs-mets002.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35187931\" \/>Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of a game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026.  (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs mascot Clark stands at home plate before the start of a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. 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