Wrigley Field is buzzing as the Chicago Cubs welcome the New York Mets for a three-game weekend series, kicking off Friday at 1:20 PM CT. The Cubs look to build momentum at home against a Mets squad that arrives with a 7-12 record, having navigated a schedule where only seven of their first 18 games came against teams with winning records.
Sunshine and home runs go hand-in-hand at the Friendly Confines. This season, the Cubs have launched 19 homers, with 11 coming in day games. A strong power display this weekend could see them reach a historic franchise milestone: 10,000 daytime home runs since the Modern Era began in 1901.
Leading the offensive charge is Nico Hoerner, who is scorching hot. Over his last 10 games, Hoerner is slashing .356/.408/.556 with two homers and an impressive 15 RBI. His surge is part of a broader team turnaround with runners in scoring position (RISP). After a recent cold stretch, the Cubs have exploded, going 11-for-28 (.393) with 16 RBI over their last two games.
The series opener features an intriguing pitching matchup. The Cubs will send Edward Cabrera to the mound. After a strong start to the season, Cabrera had a rougher outing last time but has historically held his own against the Mets. He'll need to control his walks, but he's had success against key bats like Francisco Lindor. The Mets counter with Kodai Senga, who is looking to rebound after being hit hard in his last start. He hasn't faced the Cubs' current lineup since 2023, adding an element of mystery to the duel.
It's a perfect weekend for baseball at Wrigley. Will the Cubs' hot bats and sunny-day power propel them to a series win? Tune in and find out!