Chicago Cubs 2, New York Mets 7: final score and stats
New York Mets beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 2 to New York Mets 7, on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Citi Field, Queens, New York. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs.
MLBFriday, May 9, 2025
DateMay 9, 2025
Start time7:10 PM ET
VenueCiti Field, Queens, New York
TVSNY, MLBN, Marquee Sports Net, MLB.TV
Attendance41,243
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New York Mets | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 7 |
Top performers
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageMichael Busch · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, K
Home RunsKyle Tucker · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, 2 K
Runs Batted InKyle Tucker · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, 2 K
MLB RatingMichael Busch · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, K
New York Mets
Batting AverageFrancisco Lindor · 3-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, SB, K
Home RunsFrancisco Lindor · 3-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, SB, K
Runs Batted InJuan Soto · 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB, K
MLB RatingFrancisco Lindor · 3-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, SB, K
Team comparison
Chicago CubsNew York Mets
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
22-17Record25-14
2nd in NL CentStanding5th in NL East
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5
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Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
OutRiley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
OutJustin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutPhil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
OutShelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutNew York Mets
Jorge Polanco DH · Ankle - Surgery
OutTylor Megill SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutReed Garrett RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutJared Young 1B · Concussion - Concussion
OutPierson Ohl RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutBox score
Chicago Cubs
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | .269 | .364 | .381 |
| Kyle Tucker | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .283 | .392 | .559 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .245 | .306 | .503 |
| Michael Busch | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .258 | .352 | .508 |
| Carson Kelly | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .333 | .472 | .739 |
| Vidal Brujan | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | .200 | .300 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | .267 | .308 | .533 |
| Nico Hoerner | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .281 | .320 | .345 |
| Dansby Swanson | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | .232 | .287 | .430 |
| Nicky Lopez | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | .083 | .313 | .083 |
| Team | 5-30 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 152 |
Chicago Cubs
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100-69 | 4.53 | 100 |
| Gavin Hollowell | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21-15 | 0.00 | 21 |
| Ryan Pressly | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19-11 | 7.07 | 19 |
| Tom Cosgrove | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29-21 | 2.25 | 29 |
| Team | 8.0 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 169-116 | 169 |
New York Mets
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | 3-5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .297 | .364 | .497 |
| Juan Soto | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | .268 | .391 | .500 |
| Pete Alonso | 1-5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .324 | .443 | .627 |
| Brandon Nimmo | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | .214 | .277 | .407 |
| Francisco Alvarez | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .308 | .372 | .410 |
| Brett Baty | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .210 | .246 | .387 |
| Luisangel Acuna | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .293 | .353 | .359 |
| Jeff McNeil | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .237 | .286 | .500 |
| Mark Vientos | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .219 | .299 | .367 |
| Tyrone Taylor | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .243 | .291 | .369 |
| Team | 13-37 | 37 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 169 |
New York Mets
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Holmes | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 93-56 | 2.74 | 93 |
| Ryne Stanek | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11-8 | 3.68 | 11 |
| Dedniel Nunez | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24-13 | 40.50 | 24 |
| Reed Garrett | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0.57 | 2 |
| Jose Butto | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 22-16 | 3.27 | 22 |
| Team | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 152-95 | 152 |
Season series
NYM win series 2-1
May 11, 2025CHC 2, NYM 6
May 10, 2025CHC 6, NYM 5
May 9, 2025CHC 2, NYM 7
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets?
New York Mets won, 7-2, on Friday, May 9, 2025.
What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets?
Chicago Cubs 2, New York Mets 7.
Who were the top performers?
Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch (2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, K batting average). New York Mets: Francisco Lindor (3-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, SB, K batting average).
Where is Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets played?
Citi Field, Queens, New York.
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