Game Seventy-Eight – Cubs 3, Mets 4
WP – Erik Goeddel (1-0) LP – Joel Peralta (1-1) Save – Jeurys Familia (27)
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Javier Baez added a solo shot in sixth. John Lackey turned the game over to the bullpen with one on and one out in the seventh and the Cubs leading 3-1. Two bad decisions in the field and a free pass gave the Mets too many opportunities. The Mets scored three runs in the seventh and took a one-run lead.