Mets Launch Four Homers, Dominate NL Central-Leading Cubs in 7-2 Win
The Mets opened their six-game homestand with a thunderous statement Friday night, unleashing four home runs to topple the NL Central first-place Chicago Cubs 7-2 at Citi Field.
The Mets’ lineup gave plenty of run support to Clay Holmes, who was better than advertised on the mound, delivering a dominant start against a potent Cubs lineup.
Another home dub! #MetsWin #LGM pic.twitter.com/AQrEGL5iO0
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 10, 2025
Lindor Sets the Table
Francisco Lindor set the tone from the jump. With his family in the house for the first time this season, he got under a 0-2 low-and-in four-seam off Cubs starter Jameson Taillon, sending it right to the Cadillac Club—the fourth leadoff home run for “El Capitán”—and an early catalyst to the offensive smackdown in Queens on Friday night.
Lindor also flashed the leather, barehanding an infield dribbler from Cubs star Kyle Tucker in the first to rob him of a hit. Superstitions assured, his new alternate walk up song—“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”—proved to only have a electric impact.
Baty’s Back—And I Told You So
With Jesse Winker hitting the IL with a Grade 2 lat strain, third baseman Brett Baty was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take his spot in the lineup, and wasted no time letting everyone know his story in Queens has only started with his first AB back.
He turned on a 1-2 sinker, crushing a leadoff homer of his own (mind you, he hit his first of the season in his last game at Citi Field) in the second inning, putting a fastball from Taillon into the left-center field seats.
That’s what happens when you finally put the kid back where he belongs. Brett Baty Truthers, unite—This is a hill I’ll die on.
Happy Jeff Packs on as Mets’ Power Parade Continues
As if two early bombs weren’t enough, DH Jeff McNeil got in on the action in the second, swatting a first-pitch solo shot to right field.
This Mets team has been criticized for cruising through a so-called cakewalk schedule, but the Cubs came in with a dangerous lineup, and New York’s bats didn’t blink. The boys in orange and blue weren’t just winning—they were coming in way too hot.
Soto Obliterates No-Doubter to Shea Bridge
Then came the absolute highlight of the night. Coming into a demon-level hot streak, Juan Soto demolished a full-count four-seamer (also off Taillon) in the fourth, sending it 434 feet to the Shea Bridge for his eighth homer of the year—and his third in two games.
Soto has been an absolute monster this month, leading the league with five homers, seven RBIs, a .367 average, and a staggering 1.407 OPS in May. You can’t pitch around him—you can’t pitch to him. He’s a real baseball killer and has your favorite pitcher completely figured out.
Pack “Juan” The Runs
In the eighth, Soto delivered again with a sharp RBI single to score Lindor, who had stolen second earlier.
Soto’s been on base in 35 of 39 games (.891 OPS), and his 11th multi-hit game of the season capped off a 13-hit effort by the Mets tonight, 12 of which came with two strikes. The Cubs’ staff had no answers for New York’s relentless lineup.
Holmes’ Dominance Shuts Down Cubs
Clay Holmes looked every bit the ace the Mets hoped for, scattering three hits and three walks while striking out five over six strong innings. He allowed just one run—a solo homer to Tucker—marking the first long ball he’s surrendered this year.
Holmes’ sinker was in prime form, generating ground balls and soft contact all night. The former closer continues to prove he belongs in the front-end of the rotation, and his ERA now sits at a crisp 2.74.
Holmes heard the chatter that the Mets’ early success came against weak competition. Facing the Cubs’ vaunted offense, he responded with authority (If you know me, you know that’s a ‘Nuke Laloosh’ nod) as if anyone doubted his ability to handle a team like Chicago.
Clay Holmes lowers his ERA to 2.74 with another terrific outing 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gj0zfmID2B
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 10, 2025
Mets Lineup Shows No Weakness
In a complete team effort behind Holmes’ strong outing, every single Mets starter recorded a hit, proving that this lineup doesn’t rely on just one or two bats to do the heavy lifting. It was truly a collective offensive showcase from leadoff man Francisco Lindor, setting the tone with his first-inning homer to Brett Baty, and Jeff McNeil joining the power surge.
Even when the long ball wasn’t the answer, the Mets kept grinding out at-bats, making things miserable for Cubs pitching (and Dansby Swanson, who gifted New York an additional two runs after airmailing a what-would-have-been inning-ending double play in the third).
Whether it was Juan Soto ripping his 434-foot blast to the Shea Bridge or Pete Alonso lacing his 14th double after being honored as the NL Player of the Month, this lineup came out with a purpose. You know you’ve got something special when you can’t find a weak link from one through nine.
Closing It Out
Ryne Stanek took care of the seventh with ease, and Dedniel Núñez navigated the eighth with a pair of strikeouts despite a few walks.
Reed Garrett cleaned up the eighth-inning mess by retiring Seiya Suzuki, and José Buttó finished the ninth despite allowing a solo shot to Michael Busch. A single, a wild pitch, and a stolen base threatened to complicate things, but Buttó held strong and struck out the last two batters to seal the win.
Don’t Count These Mets Out
The Mets look to continue their homestand success on Saturday night as Tylor “Big Drip” Megill gets the ball, while the Cubs try to bounce back after getting totally steamrolled by New York’s power surge.
It’d be silly to doubt these Mets. The lineup is clicking, the pitching staff is pounding the zone, and the defense is making plays look routine. It’s more than safe to say they’re playing the most complete brand of baseball we’ve seen in years.
