US EditionLindor’s go-ahead homer sparks 4-run 8th inning as Mets beat Cubs
- The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Citi Field in New York City on May 11, 2025, powered by a four-run eighth inning.
- The game was tied 2-2 before Francisco Lindor hit a full-count, leadoff solo home run in the eighth inning to break the tie and start the rally.
- Additional key contributors in the eighth inning included Pete Alonso’s double, Mark Vientos’ RBI single, and Brandon Nimmo’s two-run homer off reliever Gavin Hollowell.
- Starting pitcher Griffin Canning marked his 29th birthday with a strong outing, pitching six innings while allowing one run on two hits, striking out five batters, and lowering his ERA to 2.36.
- The victory improved the Mets' record to 26-15, kept them in first place in the NL East, and secured a series win over the Cubs two games to one.
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There will come a day when asking “What’s Roku?” sounds quaint. Sunday was not that day for some Chicago Cubs fans. Instead, it was a Mother’s Day morning spent frantically searching for a way to watch the early start between…
Column: Downloading Roku almost as difficult as watching the Chicago Cubs’ 6-2 loss to the New York Mets
There will come a day when asking “What’s Roku?” sounds quaint. Sunday was not that day for some Chicago Cubs fans. Instead, it was a Mother’s Day morning spent frantically searching for a way to watch the 11 a.m. start between the Cubs and New York Mets. It was all on the Roku app, which MLB assured fans was free and simple to use. Just download the app or watch on the website (as long as you create an account). Here’s how it worked for some on…
Mets erupt in the eighth, take Mother’s Day matinee against Cubs
FLUSHING, NY – The New York Mets shattered a two-run stalemate with four runs in the eighth inning, rolling to a 6-2, Mother’s Day victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. Francisco Lindor catalyzed the offensive surge with a leadoff solo shot in the eighth, crushing reliever Porter Hodges’ 3-1 offering into the home bullpen for his ninth homer of the year. Pete Alonso later added a double, coming around to score on Mark …
Lindor’s go-ahead homer sparks 4-run 8th inning as Mets beat Cubs
NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead homer to start a four-run eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday to avoid losing their second home series this season. Lindor snapped a 2-2 tie against Porter Hodge (2-1) by getting ahead in the count and lifting a full count sweeper over the right-center field fence. Lindor connected after hitting the same pitch for a double play in the ninth inning against Hodge in Sat…
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Francisco Lindor’s go-ahead homer sparks 4-run 8th inning as Mets beat Cubs 6-2
By LARRY FLEISHER NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead homer to start a four-run eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday to avoid losing their second home series this season. Lindor snapped a 2-2 tie against Porter Hodge (2-1) by getting ahead in the count and lifting a full count sweeper over the right-center field fence. Lindor connected after hitting the same pitch for a double play in the ninth inni…
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