For the third consecutive game at Citi Field Wednesday, the Cubs and Mets played an intense contest where offense was extremely hard to come by and both starters shined. Chicago clung to one-run lead all the way to the 9th inning when an improbable double play preserved a win for the road team.
Shu014dta Imanaga was outstanding, per usual, completely shutting down the Mets from the opening batter. Unfortunately, Cubs hitters struggled just as much against José Buttó and the matchup stayed scoreless through four frames.
The North Siders’ only rally on Wednesday began when the scuffling Matt Mervis hit a ringing double off the right field wall in the 5th inning.