Cubs fall to the Mets, Javier Assad gives up 7 hits in 4.1 innings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin DÃaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch.
DÃaz came on to try to seal the victory, but was tossed for having a foreign substance after umpires inspected his hands and glove.
Edwin DÃaz ejected without throwing a pitch. pic.twitter.com/AlVya8J3aX
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 24, 2024
Drew Smith got two outs in place of DÃaz before Jake Diekman struck out pinch-hitter Patrick Wisdom for his third save for the Mets, who have won four straight series.
Severino (5-2) struck out a season-high 10 and allowed three hits for New York, which has won 10 of 13 and improved to 13-6 in June. Mark Vientos added a solo homer for the Mets.
Christopher Morel homered for Chicago, which has dropped 10 of its last 16.
.@christopmorel5 brings us within 2! pic.twitter.com/qJVF3Eoqca
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 24, 2024
Javier Assad (4-3), who has gone seven starts without a win, gave up seven hits and walked one in 4 1/3 innings.
New York’s victory came hours after the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field.
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