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New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 12: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat New York Mets, New York Mets 4 to Chicago Cubs 12, on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets.

MLBFriday, April 17, 2026
DateApr 17, 2026
Start time2:20 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TVMLB.TV
Attendance34,282

Line score

Team123456789R
New York Mets0300000104
Chicago Cubs42010032-12

Top performers

New York Mets
Batting AverageTyrone Taylor · 2-3, 2 RBI, K
Home RunsTommy Pham · 0-1
Runs Batted InTyrone Taylor · 2-3, 2 RBI, K
MLB RatingMarcus Semien · 2-4, 2B, RBI, R, K
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageNico Hoerner · 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, R
Home RunsIan Happ · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InMoises Ballesteros · 2-2, HR, 3 RBI, R
MLB RatingNico Hoerner · 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

New York MetsChicago Cubs
Runs per game
-
0.5
Runs allowed per game
-
6.0
7-13Record10-9
5th in NL EastStanding2nd in NL Cent
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5LL
-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Mets
Jorge Polanco DH · Ankle - Surgery
Out
Tylor Megill SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Reed Garrett RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Jared Young 1B · Concussion - Concussion
Out
Pierson Ohl RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

New York Mets

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Carson Benge1-4401000117.158.238.228
Tommy Pham0-110000002.000.000.000
Bo Bichette1-5501000119.226.267.298
Francisco Lindor2-4412000022.200.297.313
Luis Robert Jr.1-440100007.242.365.355
Francisco Alvarez2-3312101015.294.410.549
MJ Melendez2-3312001114.571.625.857
Marcus Semien2-4412100120.211.269.296
Brett Baty0-220000015.197.190.279
Mark Vientos1-220100004.239.265.348
Tyrone Taylor2-3302200113.240.269.400
Team14-35354144026138

New York Mets

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Kodai Senga3.167633265-388.8365
Huascar Brazoban0.220001015-100.0015
Sean Manaea4.065512172-454.5072
Team8.0141211463152-93152

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Nico Hoerner3-5513210016.342.420.553
Michael Busch2-4422001114.169.276.200
Alex Bregman1-5511000118.241.315.329
Ian Happ1-4411211115.214.313.486
Seiya Suzuki2-5522100122.286.394.321
Moises Ballesteros2-221231004.375.409.625
Matt Shaw1-3311100112.250.286.462
Carson Kelly1-4411000017.327.441.449
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-3300001114.227.275.293
Dansby Swanson1-2221101020.210.354.419
Team14-3737121410346152

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Edward Cabrera6.083324091-572.3891
Riley Martin1.010001012-100.0012
Jacob Webb1.041101025-195.8725
Hoby Milner1.010000010-91.9310
Team9.01444260138-95138

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

CHC win series 3-0
Apr 19, 2026NYM 1, CHC 2
Apr 18, 2026NYM 2, CHC 4
Apr 17, 2026NYM 4, CHC 12

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago Cubs won, 12-4, on Friday, April 17, 2026.

What was the final score of New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs?

New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 12.

Who were the top performers?

New York Mets: Tyrone Taylor (2-3, 2 RBI, K batting average). Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner (3-5, HR, 2 RBI, R batting average).

Where is New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs played?

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.

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