Cubs Beat Mets 3-1 with Morel's Decisive Ninth-Inning Two-Run Homer

Apr 30, 2024, 01:07 AM

In a dramatic turn of events at Citi Field, the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 3-1 after overcoming a nearly complete no-hitter by Mets pitcher Luis Severino. Severino, who carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and faced only one batter over the minimum, saw his bid broken by a single from the Cubs' Dansby Swanson. Despite this, Severino ended the game with an impressive line of 8 innings pitched, allowing just one hit, one earned run, issuing 2 walks, and striking out 5 on 101 pitches. The game remained tight until the ninth inning when Cubs' Christopher Morel hit a decisive two-run homer off Mets' closer Edwin Diaz, ultimately giving the Cubs the lead and the win. The Mets, who have now lost five no-hit bids of at least seven innings in their history, saw their record even out at 14-14 for the season.