MLB · Sat, Apr 18 · Wrigley Field
Final
W: Jameson Taillon · L: Freddy Peralta · SV: Caleb Thielbar
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Win probability
CHC 100%CHC 95%
NYM 100%model, computed at ingest
Top performers
Jameson Taillon
CHC
6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 3 BB, (W)
Carson Kelly
CHC
1-1, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
Ian Happ
CHC
1-2, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Key plays
Mark Vientos homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.1–0 · 41%
Ian Happ homers (6) on a fly ball to center field.1–1 · 56%
Marcus Semien walks.1–1 · 45%
Carson Benge grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Marcus Semien out at 2nd. Carson Benge to 1st.1–1 · 50%
Bo Bichette grounds into a double play, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Carson Benge out at 2nd. Bo Bichette out at 1st.1–1 · 56%
Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to shortstop Francisco Lindor.1–1 · 54%
Dansby Swanson called out on strikes.1–1 · 52%
Francisco Lindor flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.1–1 · 54%
Luis Robert Jr. grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.1–1 · 57%
Francisco Alvarez pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.1–1 · 57%
Michael Busch lines out to left fielder Carson Benge.1–1 · 54%
Alex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–1 · 52%
Highlights (23)
▶ Carson Kelly hits pinch three-run homer in Cubs' win
00:03:06 · MLB video
▶ Condensed Game: NYM@CHC - 4/18/26
00:11:15 · MLB video
▶ Carson Kelly's go-ahead pinch-hit homer (2)
00:00:36 · MLB video
▶ Data Viz: Ian Happ's home run
00:00:30 · MLB video
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▶ Mark Vientos' solo home run (2)
00:00:30 · MLB video
▶ Ian Happ's solo homer (6)
00:00:31 · MLB video
▶ Mets score a run on Hoerner error
00:00:19 · MLB video
▶ Brett Baty's great leaping grab
00:00:25 · MLB video
▶ Jameson Taillon's four K's in first win of 2026
00:00:33 · MLB video
▶ Dansby Swanson seals the Cubs' win
00:00:13 · MLB video
▶ Ian Happ's nice running catch
00:00:30 · MLB video
▶ Freddy Peralta's three strikeouts
00:00:29 · MLB video
▶ Miguel Amaya throws out Luis Robert Jr.
00:00:29 · MLB video
▶ Bo Bichette nabs Nico Hoerner at first base
00:00:27 · MLB video
▶ Data Viz: Mark Vientos' 434-foot homer
00:00:30 · MLB video
▶ Nico Hoerner called out after review
00:00:28 · MLB video
▶ Carson Kelly on homer, game mentality, Cubs' and more
00:00:43 · MLB video
▶ Craig Counsell on Carson Kelly's pinch-hit home run
00:02:11 · MLB video
▶ Semien on Mets' struggles: 'We want to play better'
00:01:27 · MLB video
▶ Carlos Mendoza talks 10-game losing streak, more
00:00:49 · MLB video
▶ 100 Cubs fans dressed as hotdogs join the broadcast
00:02:08 · MLB video
▶ Ball 4 call confirmed after ABS challenge
00:00:23 · MLB video
▶ Ball 1 call overturned after ABS challenge
00:00:27 · MLB video
Full play-by-play (69)
Carson Benge strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%
Bo Bichette flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.0–0 · 55%
Francisco Lindor singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.0–0 · 53%
Luis Robert Jr. doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Francisco Lindor to 3rd.0–0 · 49%
MJ Melendez flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–0 · 55%
Nico Hoerner flies out to left fielder Carson Benge.0–0 · 53%
Michael Busch pops out to third baseman Bo Bichette.0–0 · 51%
Alex Bregman flies out sharply to left fielder Carson Benge.0–0 · 51%
Francisco Alvarez flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–0 · 53%
Mark Vientos homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.1–0 · 41%
Brett Baty flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–0 · 43%
Marcus Semien singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson.1–0 · 41%
Carson Benge walks. Marcus Semien to 2nd.1–0 · 39%
Bo Bichette pops out to first baseman Michael Busch in foul territory.1–0 · 43%
Ian Happ homers (6) on a fly ball to center field.1–1 · 56%
Seiya Suzuki hit by pitch.1–1 · 60%
Moisés Ballesteros strikes out swinging.1–1 · 56%
Miguel Amaya singles on a fly ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.1–1 · 61%
Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out sharply to left fielder Carson Benge.1–1 · 55%
Dansby Swanson flies out to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.1–1 · 51%
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.1–1 · 53%
Luis Robert Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.1–1 · 50%
MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.1–1 · 55%
Nico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–1 · 53%
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.1–1 · 51%
Alex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–1 · 51%
Francisco Alvarez flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–1 · 54%
Mark Vientos strikes out swinging.1–1 · 56%
Brett Baty grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.1–1 · 56%
Ian Happ flies out to right fielder Brett Baty.1–1 · 54%
Seiya Suzuki grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–1 · 51%
Moisés Ballesteros singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.1–1 · 53%
Miguel Amaya flies out to right fielder Brett Baty.1–1 · 51%
Marcus Semien walks.1–1 · 45%
Carson Benge grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Marcus Semien out at 2nd. Carson Benge to 1st.1–1 · 50%
Bo Bichette grounds into a double play, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Carson Benge out at 2nd. Bo Bichette out at 1st.1–1 · 56%
Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to shortstop Francisco Lindor.1–1 · 54%
Dansby Swanson called out on strikes.1–1 · 52%
Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.1–1 · 52%
Francisco Lindor flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.1–1 · 54%
Luis Robert Jr. grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.1–1 · 57%
MJ Melendez walks.1–1 · 55%
Francisco Alvarez pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.1–1 · 57%
Michael Busch lines out to left fielder Carson Benge.1–1 · 54%
Alex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–1 · 52%
Ian Happ walks.1–1 · 54%
Francisco Alvarez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Seiya Suzuki walks. Ian Happ to 2nd.1–1 · 58%
Carson Kelly homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Ian Happ scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.1–4 · 91%
Miguel Amaya grounds out, second baseman Marcus Semien to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–4 · 91%
Mark Vientos flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–4 · 93%
Brett Baty walks.1–4 · 90%
Marcus Semien flies out sharply to left fielder Ian Happ.1–4 · 93%
Carson Benge pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.1–4 · 94%
Pete Crow-Armstrong lines out to left fielder Carson Benge.1–4 · 94%
Dansby Swanson flies out sharply to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.1–4 · 93%
Cubs challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Mark Vientos.1–4 · 93%
Bo Bichette singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Bregman, deflected by pitcher Ben Brown.1–4 · 90%
Francisco Lindor singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Bo Bichette to 2nd.1–4 · 83%
Luis Robert Jr. grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Bo Bichette to 3rd. Francisco Lindor out at 2nd. Luis Robert Jr. to 1st.1–4 · 86%
MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.1–4 · 93%
Mets challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Francisco Alvarez reaches on a throwing error by second baseman Nico Hoerner. Bo Bichette scores. Luis Robert Jr. to 2nd.2–4 · 86%
Mark Vientos grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.2–4 · 91%
Michael Busch singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brett Baty.2–4 · 93%
Alex Bregman grounds into a double play, second baseman Marcus Semien to shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Mark Vientos. Michael Busch out at 2nd. Alex Bregman out at 1st.2–4 · 90%
Ian Happ walks.2–4 · 91%
Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Brett Baty.2–4 · 90%
Tommy Pham strikes out swinging.2–4 · 94%
Marcus Semien strikes out swinging.2–4 · 95%
Tyrone Taylor flies out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.2–4 · 95%
Box score
New York Mets
| Batter | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Benge LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .150 |
| Tyrone Taylor PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .231 |
| Bo Bichette 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .227 |
| Francisco Lindor SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
| Luis Robert Jr. CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .258 |
| MJ Melendez DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .400 |
| Francisco Alvarez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| Mark Vientos 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .240 |
| Brett Baty RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .190 |
| Tommy Pham PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Marcus Semien 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .216 |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | P | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy PeraltaL | 5.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 93 | 4.05 |
| Brooks Raley | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2.45 |
| Luke Weaver | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.36 |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0.00 |
Chicago Cubs
| Batter | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .325 |
| Michael Busch 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .174 |
| Alex Bregman 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 |
| Ian Happ LF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .222 |
| Seiya Suzuki RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .267 |
| Moisés Ballesteros DH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .381 |
| Carson Kelly DH | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .340 |
| Miguel Amaya C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .218 |
| Dansby Swanson SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | P | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson TaillonW | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 100 | 3.97 |
| Ben Brown | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 2.70 |
| Caleb ThielbarS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2.57 |
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