The last time the Cubs and New York Mets were on the same field, the Mets poured champagne on each other and celebrated their four-game National League Championship Series sweep at Wrigley Field.
Noah Syndergaard and the Mets staff overpowered the Cubs’ young lineup while Yoenis Cespedes and Daniel Murphy made Jake Arrieta — and the rest of Chicago’s staff — look mortal.
We know that the Cubs (51-26) are a slightly different team, but the Mets (40-37) have changed as well. While the starting pitching staff has remained dominant, injuries bring questions.
