The lead
June 23, 2026 - New York - Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago offense scored nine runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 9-6 at Citi Field, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Chicago built a lead the Mets chipped away at but could not erase. The Cubs' offense scored in bunches against a Mets staff that struggled to hold the line.
Pitching and matchup notes
Chicago's starter worked enough innings for the bullpen to protect a lead built by the lineup.
Bats that changed the board
AthX Engine graded Chicago at 24 team FP on the Tuesday card.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
AthX Engine rewards road offenses that score in every phase against a division rival. Chicago's 24 team FP registers on the daily board, separate from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
Rain postponed the Cubs-Mets doubleheader scheduled for June 22; makeup games followed Wednesday and Thursday.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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