Just when you thought the Cubs might never score another run ever ever ever, they exploded for six runs in the 14th inning, highlighted by a pair of two-run doubles and a two-run homer by Javier Baez and defeated the Mets 7-1 for their third straight win.
Fun fact: This game, as far as I can tell, was the first extra-inning 7-1 victory in Cubs franchise history (at least, going back to 1908, as far as Baseball Reference’s Play Index goes).
There’s a tremendous amount to unpack here, so let’s get started.