N.Y. Mets 2, at Chi. Cubs 4

CHICAGO (Interstat) — A pinch-hit, three-run homer by Carson Kelly in the sixth inning broke a tie and propelled the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday afternoon at a sun-drenched Wrigley Field. The decisive swing came against Mets starter Freddy Peralta, who had largely contained the Cubs’ lineup until the fateful frame. With two outs and the game knotted at 1-1, Peralta issued a walk to Ian Happ. His command then faltered further against Seiya Suzuki, who worked another walk after a successful Mets challenge on a pitch location. That brought Kelly, batting… Read more...