NEWSLETTER
The Chicago Cubs (37-40), with Javier Assad on the hill, host the New York Mets (36-39) who will hand the ball to Luis Severino, at 7:10 PM ET on Sunday.
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When is Cubs vs. Mets and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs and Mets will hit the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on June 23, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Cubs vs. Mets Game Preview
These teams meet again after the Cubs took down the Mets 8-1 yesterday. Jameson Taillon registered the win for the Cubs (7.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 10 K), and Christopher Morel led the way offensively (2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI). Tylor Megill (3.0 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 6 K) was credited with the loss for the Mets.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won 51.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (19-18).
Chicago ranks 22nd in baseball with 74 total home runs.
The Cubs’ .371 slugging percentage is 23rd in MLB.
Chicago has the 13th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.92).
Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 20th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.283).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have been underdogs in 36 games this season and won 16 (44.4%) of those contests.
New York has hit 87 homers this season, which ranks ninth in the majors.
Fueled by 222 extra-base hits, the Mets rank 11th in MLB with a .402 slugging percentage this season.
New York has pitched to a 4.12 ERA this season, which ranks 19th in baseball.
The Mets have a combined WHIP of 1.301 as a pitching staff, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Javier Assad
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | June 17 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rays | June 12 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Reds | June 6 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | May 31 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| at Cardinals | May 26 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Luis Severino
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | June 18 | 6.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | June 13 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| at Nationals | June 5 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | May 31 | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | May 25 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Assad (4-2 with a 2.75 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 78 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cubs, his 16th of the season.
In his last appearance on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, the righty went five innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
The 26-year-old has put together a 2.75 ERA and 9 strikeouts per nine innings in 15 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .225 to opposing hitters.
Morel is batting .202 this season with a team-high 14 home runs and 43 RBI.
Cody Bellinger leads Chicago in batting with a .270 average while slugging nine homers and driving in 33 runs.
Nico Hoerner is slashing .236/.324/.324 this season for the Cubs.
Mets Key Players to Watch
The Mets’ Severino (4-2) will make his 15th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed eight hits in 6 1/3 innings against the Texas Rangers.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.52, a 1.97 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.198 in 14 games this season.
Francisco Lindor is batting .241 with 20 doubles, 12 home runs and 24 walks.
Pete Alonso’s 16 home runs and 42 RBI both pace his team.
Brandon Nimmo has racked up a team-high 42 RBI.
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