Photos of the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs players Carson Kelly and Moisés Ballesteros celebrate a 4-2 win over the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wearing hot dog costumes hold a “W” flag after a 4-2 Cubs win over the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielders Ian Happ, from left, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki celebrate a 4-2 win over the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar and catcher Miguel Amaya celebrate a 4-2 win over the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Mets players and coaches watch their final at-bat against the Cubs on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman hits into a double play in the eighth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner fields a ball hit by Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez in the eighth inning Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Mets designated hitter MJ Melendez is called out on strikes in the eighth inning against the Cubs on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson stops the ball with his legs, hit by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor for a single, in the eighth inning Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson watches a video review in the seventh inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw watches the seventh inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pinch hitter Carson Kelly celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pinch hitter Carson Kelly rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans celebrate a three-run home run by Cubs pinch hitter Carson Kelly in the sixth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros gestures toward the dugout after hitting a single in the fourth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is hit by a pitch from Mets starter Freddy Peralta in the second inning Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A ball hit by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ flies into the batter’s eye for a home run in the second inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, left, and catcher Miguel Amaya talk in the second inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Mets third baseman Bo Bichette catches a pop-up from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch in the first inning Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Sky player Hailey Van Lith is introduced for a ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Mets game Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Actor and comedian Michelle Buteau throws a ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Mets game Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner warms up for a game against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans wearing hot dog costumes in the left-field bleachers stand for pictures before a Cubs-Mets game Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)