NEWSLETTER
The Chicago Cubs (18-12), with Shota Imanaga on the mound, visit the New York Mets (15-14) who will counter with Jose Butto, at 7:10 PM ET on Wednesday.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Chicago-New York matchup in the article below.
When is Cubs vs. Mets and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs and Mets will hit the diamond at Citi Field for this matchup on May 1, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SNY.
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Cubs vs. Mets Game Preview
Yesterday, the Mets picked up a 4-2 victory over the Cubs, with Sean Reid-Foley (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Mets. DJ Stewart finished 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offense. Adbert Alzolay (1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 K) picked up the loss for the Cubs.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have been the moneyline favorite 10 total times this season. They’ve gone 7-3 in those games.
Chicago averages one home run per game to rank 17th in MLB action with 30 total home runs .
The Cubs’ .386 slugging percentage ranks 15th in baseball.
Chicago has a 3.94 team ERA that ranks 16th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Cubs average MLB’s 19th-ranked WHIP (1.286).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have been underdogs in 12 games this season and won six (50%) of those contests.
New York ranks 13th in Major League Baseball with 32 home runs.
The Mets are 17th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .378 this season.
New York pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.48 ERA this year, eighth-best in baseball.
The Mets rank 16th in MLB with a combined 1.264 WHIP this season.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Shota Imanaga
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Apr. 26 | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 20 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Apr. 13 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Dodgers | Apr. 7 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Rockies | Apr. 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Jose Butto
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Apr. 26 | 5.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| at Dodgers | Apr. 20 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| vs. Royals | Apr. 14 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Tigers | Apr. 4 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
The Cubs will send Imanaga (4-0) to make his sixth start of the season. He is 4-0 with a 0.98 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander last pitched on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, when he tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
In five games this season, the 30-year-old has a 0.98 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .181 to opposing hitters.
Mike Tauchman has been key for Chicago with 23 hits, an OBP of .435 plus a slugging percentage of .520.
Nico Hoerner has 28 hits and an OBP of .328 to go with a slugging percentage of .333 this season.
Christopher Morel has collected 23 base hits, an OBP of .292 and a slugging percentage of .374 this season.
Mets Key Players to Watch
Butto (0-1) will take to the mound for the Mets and make his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The 26-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 2.86 and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .160.
Pete Alonso paces the Mets with eight home runs.
Brandon Nimmo has totaled 18 runs batted in to pace his team.
Francisco Lindor has four doubles, five home runs and 12 walks while batting .197.
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