Mets Defeat Cubs 5-2 Despite Diaz Ejection

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 with Luis Severino pitching six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hitting back-to-back homers. The victory was marred by closer Edwin Díaz's ejection for a foreign substance violation, potentially leading to a 10-game suspension. The Mets have won four consecutive series and improved to 13-6 in June, while the Cubs have struggled, losing 10 of their last 16 games. Despite the ejection, Drew Smith and Jake Diekman secured the win for the Mets, who now own the tiebreaker over the Cubs in the NL Wild Card race. The game marked the unveiling of a statue for Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field, honoring his career with the Cubs.