NEWSLETTER
Tylor Megill will take the mound for the New York Mets (36-38) when they visit starter Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs (36-40) on Saturday, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET.
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When is Mets vs. Cubs and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Cubs
The Mets and Cubs will hit the diamond at Wrigley Field for this matchup on June 22, and if you would like to catch the matchup 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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Mets vs. Cubs Game Preview
Yesterday, the Mets claimed an 11-1 win over the Cubs, with Jose Quintana (6.1 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 8 K) registering the win for the Mets. J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to lead the offensive showing. Shota Imanaga (3.0 IP, 10 R, 11 H, 3 K) took the loss for the Cubs.
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 20 of the 38 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (52.6%).
New York averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank eighth in MLB play with 86 total home runs.
The Mets’ .403 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
New York has a 4.07 team ERA that ranks 17th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Mets have the 22nd-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.298).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Cubs have won 17 out of the 39 games, or 43.6%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Chicago has hit 73 homers this season, which ranks 20th in the majors.
Fueled by 193 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 23rd in MLB with a .369 slugging percentage this season.
Chicago has pitched to a 3.96 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.289 WHIP this season, 20th in the majors.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | June 16 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | June 11 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| at Nationals | June 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | May 28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| at Guardians | May 20 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Jameson Taillon
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | June 16 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Rays | June 11 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | June 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| at Brewers | May 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | May 25 | 5.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Megill makes the start for the Mets, his seventh of the season. He is 2-3 with a 3.52 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Sunday, the right-hander threw five innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
In six games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.52 ERA and 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .231 to his opponents.
Francisco Lindor is batting .244 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI for New York this season.
Pete Alonso is batting .244 this season with a team-high 16 home runs and 42 RBI.
Brandon Nimmo leads New York in RBI with 42 while batting .244 with 10 home runs.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Taillon (3-3) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 32-year-old has pitched to a 3.08 ERA this season with 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across 11 games.
Cody Bellinger has racked up a team-best batting average of .268.
Christopher Morel has shown his power as he paces his team with 13 home runs and 41 runs batted in.
Ian Happ is hitting .235 with 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 37 walks.
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