Venue & Game Details
Location: Wrigley Field, 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
First pitch is scheduled for 11:20 AM CT
Broadcast: MLB.TV
Weather Update
Temperature: ~50°F at gametime
Wind: Light NE breeze (~2 mph)
Conditions: Cool, hitter‑neutral environment
Injury Report
New York Mets
Devin Williams (RP) — struggled in last outing, no IL designation
MJ Melendez (LF) — healthy, coming off multi‑double game
Chicago Cubs
Matthew Boyd (P) — on rehab assignment
Shota Imanaga (P) — healthy, coming off dominant 11‑strikeout performance
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Mets (7–13)
Away Record: 4–7
Streak: L9
Last 5: L, L, L, L, L
Team Stats:
3.4 runs/game (27th MLB)
.220 AVG, .286 OBP
14 HR, 62 RBI
3.83 ERA (10th MLB)
Chicago Cubs (10–9)
Home Record: 5–5
Streak: W3
Last 5: W, W, L, W, L
Team Stats:
5.2 runs/game
.248 AVG
19 HR
3.88 ERA
Probable Pitching Matchup
NYM — Freddy Peralta (1–1, 3.86 ERA)
Career: 71–43, 3.54 FIP
Strengths: High‑strikeout righty, strong WHIP control
Challenge: Cubs’ contact‑heavy lineup
CHC — Jameson Taillon (0–1, 4.86 ERA)
Veteran right‑hander with command‑first profile
Needs to limit HRs vs. Mets’ right‑handed power
Key Player Matchups
New York Mets
Francisco Álvarez: .271 AVG, 4 HR — team’s most consistent bat
Bo Bichette: 9 RBI — run‑production leader
Nolan McLean: 28 K — emerging strikeout arm in bullpen
Chicago Cubs
Nico Hoerner: .324 AVG — elite table‑setter
Dansby Swanson: 4 HR — power threat
Shota Imanaga: 31 K — rotation anchor
Series History & Context
Cubs lead the series 1–0 after a 12–4 win on April 17.
Mets have been outscored by 8+ runs in multiple recent games.
Betting Trends
Mets: L9, scoring just 3.4 runs/game
Cubs: W3, averaging 7+ runs in last two wins
Mets bullpen: 50% inherited runners scored
Cubs offense: .248 AVG, strong contact profile
Game Odds
New York Mets 8.5
Chicago Cubs – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026
