Chicago Cubs top New York Mets 4-2 on Carson Kelly's 6th-inning home run
Carson Kelly hit a three-run home run in the 6th, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on April 18, 2026. Jameson Taillon allowed 1 run over 6 innings.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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On April 18, 2026, with two outs in the 6th, Carson Kelly hit a three-run home run as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2. The home run put the Cubs ahead 4-1.
How the game turned
The game was tied 0-0 when Mark Vientos hit a home run in the 2nd, putting the Mets ahead 1-0.
Of the Chicago Cubs' 9 innings at bat, 2 included at least 1 run. A 3-run 6th was the club's largest inning. On the mound, the Chicago Cubs kept the New York Mets scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The final margin was 2 runs.
The first turn for the Chicago Cubs
The Cubs trailed 1-0 when Ian Happ hit a home run in the 2nd, tying the game at 1-1.
Hitting
Carson Kelly finished 1-for-1 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Ian Happ had 1 hit in 2 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 2 walks. Michael Busch collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats. Miguel Amaya went 1-for-3. 5 batters combined for the Chicago Cubs' 5 hits. They also drew 3 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.
Kelly's season line after the game: a .340 average, 2 home runs, and 10 RBIs. Mets hitter Mark Vientos finished 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI.
The pitching lines
In 6 innings, Jameson Taillon threw 100 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 1 run, walking 3 and striking out 4. 3 pitchers combined for the Chicago Cubs' 9 innings on 152 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 4 walks with 7 strikeouts.
Mets starter Freddy Peralta worked 5⅔ innings on 93 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs, walking 2 and striking out 3.
Where the club stands
The standings for April 18, 2026 listed the Chicago Cubs at 11-9, 5th in the division and 1.5 games back. The Cubs ranked 9th in the league with a .550 winning percentage.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.