The Cubs and Mets began their series at Citi Field Monday night with a low-scoring affair that was decided on a dramatic home run in the final inning. Both starters worked into the 8th but it was Chicago that was able to do damage against New York’s elite closer en route to victory.
The Mets took the lead in their first at bat of the game when Brandon Nimmo hit a solo home run off of Jameson Taillon. The righty was incredibly sharp after that, allowing only three hits over the next 7.1 innings of work.