Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is a special Friday Night Edition as the Chicago Cubs take on Saint Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are coming in with a record of 60-42, while the Cardinals come in with a record of 51-51.

The Cubs are coming off a 5-4 home stand and now they are returning to St. Louis, where they hope to make the Cardinals become sellers at the July 31st Trading Deadline. As for the Cardinals, they are hoping to get a sweep in this weekend’s 3-game series, but the season is looking bleak for the storied franchise from Eastern Missouri.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are left-handed Mike Montgomery for the Cubs and right-hander Luke Weaver for the Redbirds. Montgomery (Known for saving the 2016 World Series Clincher for the Cubs) is 3-3, with a 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 1.89 K/BB, and 3.69 P/PA. Meanwhile Weaver comes in with a record of 5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 2.39 K/BB, and 3.95 P/PA.

It is the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, coming up shortly.

​Game Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

Starting Lineups:
​Chicago Cubs (60-42):
1. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
2. Albert Almora, CF
3. Jason Heyward, RF
4. Javier Baez, SS
5. Ben Zobrist, 2B
6. Kyle Schwarber, LF
7. Ian Happ, 3B
8. Mike Montgomery, P
9. Victor Caratini, C
SP: Mike Montgomery (LHP) (3-3, 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 1.89 K/BB, 3.69 P/PA)

St. Louis Cardinals (51-51):
1. Matt Carpenter, 3B
2. Yadier Molina, C
3. Paul DeJong, SS
4. Jose Martinez, 1B
5. Marcell Ozuna, LF
6. Tommy Pham, CF
7. Dexter Fowler, RF
8. Yairo Munoz, 2B
​9. Luke Weaver, P
SP: Luke Weaver (RHP) (5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 2.39 K/BB, 3.95 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo
2. Almora, Jr.
3. Heyward
Luke Weaver now starting as Cardinals Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 7:16 p.m. CDT.
Rizzo pops out to Carpenter. 1 out.
Almora lines out to Fowler. 2 outs.
Heyward singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Baez singles to right field. Heyward advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Zobrist grounds out to Munoz. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, STL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter
2. Molina
3. DeJong
Mike Montgomery now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Carpenter lines out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Molina singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
DeJong singles to center field. Molina advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Martinez grounds into 4-6-3 double play, to end the Cardinals 1st Inning. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, STL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schwarber
7. Happ
8. Montgomery
Weaver currently at 14 pitches.
​Schwarber strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Happ grounds out to Carpenter. 2 outs.
Montgomery gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
CHC 0, STL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
5. Ozuna
6. Pham
7. Fowler
Montgomery currently at 16 pitches.
​Ozuna singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Pham gets hit by a pitch. Ozuna advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Fowler lines out to Happ. Ozuna and Pham move 90 feet, on throwing error by Happ. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 1 out.
Munoz gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Weaver grounds out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 2nd Inning;
CHC 0, STL 0

Top of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
9. Caratini
1. Rizzo, 0-1
2. Almora, Jr. 0-1
Weaver currently at 28 pitches.
​Caratini grounds out to Munoz. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Rizzo hits a solo home run, off Luke Weaver. CHC 1, STL 0
Almora, Jr. flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Heyward grounds out to DeJong. 3 outs.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, STL 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter, 0-1
2. Molina, 1-1
3. DeJong, 1-1
Mike Montgomery currently at 33 pitches.
​Carpenter gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Molina doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 5, STL 6
RBI-TRIPLE: DeJong hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Molina. CHC 1, STL 1
RBI-SINGLE: Martinez hits an RBI-Single, scoring DeJong. CHC 1, STL 2
Ozuna singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Pham grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, STL 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Baez
5. Zobrist
6. Schwarber
Weaver currently at 47 pitches.
Baez flies out to Pham. 1 out.
Zobrist singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Schwarber strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Happ singles to center field. Zobrist advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Montgomery gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
​7. Fowler
8. Munoz
9. Weaver
Montgomery currently at 60 pitches.
Fowler singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
MLB Scores:
Munoz singles to right field. Fowler advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Weaver reaches on fielder's choice. Fowler is out at home. Montgomery to Caratini. 1 out. 
CUBS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CHC 4, STL 6
Carpenter flies out to Almora. Munoz advances to 3rd. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Molina hits an RBI-Double, scoring Munoz. Weaver advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. CHC 1, STL 3
RBI-SINGLE: DeJong hits a 2-Run Single, scoring Weaver and Molina score. CHC 1, STL 5
CUBS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: CHC 3, STL 6
Martinez flies out to Heyward.  3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 4th Inning;
CHC 1, STL 5

Top of 5th Inning:
9. Caratini, 0-1
1. Rizzo, 1-2, HR
2. Almora, Jr. 0-2
Weaver currently at 54 pitches.
​Caratini flies out to Fowler. 1 out.
Rizzo singles to right field. Fowler throws out Rizzo at 2nd.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Joe Maddon challenging call on field, that Rizzo is out at 2nd. Call on the Field stands. 2 outs.
Almora flies out to Fowler. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ozuna, 2-2
6. Pham, 0-1
7. Fowler, 1-2
Montgomery currently at 79 pitches.
​Ozuna grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Montgomery. 1 out.
Pham singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Fowler grounds out to Baez. 2 outs.
Cubs elect to intentionally pass Munoz. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Weaver strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Heyward
4. Baez
5. Zobrist
Weaver still pitching for the Cardinals. 
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Greg Garcia replaces Jose Martinez at 2nd Base.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Yairo Munoz moves from 2nd Base to 3rd Base. Matt Carpenter moves to 3rd Base to 1st Base. 
Heyward grounds out to Garcia. 1 outs.
HOME RUN: Baez hits a solo home run off Luke Weaver. CHC 2, STL 5
Zobrist doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Dakota Hudson (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 3, STL 5
Schwarber grounds out to DeJong. Zobrist advances to 3rd. 2 outs. 
Happ strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. 

Middle of 6th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter
2. Molina
3. DeJong
PITCHING CHANGE: Randy Rosario (LHP) replaces Mike Montgomery as Cubs Pitcher.
​Carpenter draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
With Molina batting, Carpenter gets caught stealing on a 2-4-3-6-4 rundown. 1 out.
Molina strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Mike Mayers (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen. 
DeJong draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Rosario?
9. Caratini, 0-2
1. Rizzo, 2-3, HR 
PITCHING CHANGE: Mike Mayers (RHP) replaces Luke Weaver as Cardinals Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Randy Rosario. 
​La Stella grounds out to Carpenter. Carpenter to Mayers. 1 out.
Caratini flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Jordan Hicks (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Rizzo pops out to Mayers. 3 outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ozuna, 2-3
6. Pham, 1-2
7. Fowler, 1-3
MLB Scores;
PITCHING CHANGE: Alec Mills (RHP) replaces Randy Rosario as Cubs Pitcher.
Ozuna grounds out to Happ. 1 out.
​Pham flies out to Schwarber. 2 outs.
Fowler gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Almora, Jr. 0-3
3. Heyward, 1-3
4. Baez, 2-3, HR
PITCHING CHANGE: Jordan Hicks (RHP) replaces Mike Mayers as Cardinals Pitcher.
Almora grounds out to Hicks. 1 out.
Heyward strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Baez grounds out to DeJong. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Munoz, 1-2
9. Hicks?
1. Carpenter, 0-3
​​Mills currently at 16 pitches.
Munoz strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Harrison Bader pinch-hitting for Jordan Hicks.
Bader flies out to Almora, Jr. 2 outs.
Bud Norris (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Carpenter lines out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 9th Inning;
5. Zobrist, 2-3
6. Schwarber, 0-3
7. Happ, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Bud Norris (RHP) replaces Jordan Hicks as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Zobrist strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Schwarber flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Happ gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.
The game is over.

Final:
CHC 2, STL 5
CHC: (60-43)
STL: (52-51)
W: Weaver (6-9)
L: Montgomery (3-4)
SV: Norris (20)
ToG: 2:48
PoG: Paul DeJong (STL): 3/3, 3B, 3 RBI, R

Final Thoughts:
The Cardinals were hitting off Mike Montgomery. They got all 12 of their hits off the Cubs' Lefty. As for the Cubs, they were unable to hit with RISP. The Cardinals were 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position, while the Cubs were 0-for-game. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another addition of 'Live Blogging on Shish On Baseball'. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs versus the New York Mets. The Cubs come in with a record of 32 wins and 32 losses. While the max come in with a record of 29 wins and 34 losses. The Cubs are in game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central, while the New York Mets are 9 1/2 games behind the Washington nationals for the National League East lead.

Tonight's pitching matchup is Mike Montgomery, left-hander for those Chicago Cubs, and Matt Harvey, theright-hander for the New York Mets. Montgomery comes in to tonight's game winless in three decisions with a 2.43 ERA, and 31 Ks. While Matt Harvey comes in with a record of 4-3, 5.02 ERA, 49Ks.

It it is the Chicago Cubs versus New York Mets, coming up shortly.
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Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Projected Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (32-32):
1. Anthony Rizzo 1B
2. Ian Happ 2B
3. Kris Bryant 3B
4. Miguel Montero C
5. Jon Jay RF
6. Kyle Schwarber LF
7. Javier Baez SS
8. Mike Montgomery P
9. Albert Almora CF

​SP: Mike Montgomery (LHP) (0-3, 2.43 ERA, 31Ks)

New York Mets (29-34):
1. Juan Lagares CF
2. Neil Walker 2B
3. Wilmer Flores 3B
4. Jay Bruce RF
5. T.J. Rivera 1B
6. Travis d'Arnaud C
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Jose Reyes SS
9. Matt Harvey P

SP: Matt Harvey (RHP) (4-3, 5.02 ERA, 49 Ks)
​
Top of 1st Inning:
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
3. Bryant
​Scores:
Matt Harvey starts as Mets pitcher.
First Pitch around 7:12 EDT. 
HOME RUN: Anthony Rizzo hits a lead-off home run off of Matt Harvey.  CHC 1, NYM 0
​HOME RUN: Ian Happ hits a home run off of Matt Harvey.  CHC 2, NYM 0
Bryant flies out to Granderson. 1 Out.
​Montero draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Jay gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Montero reaches second on passed ball committed by d'Arnaud. Runner on 2nd.
Schwarber flies out to Granderson. 3 Outs. 
Cubs left Montero on second base. 

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lagares
2. Walker
3. Flores
​Mike Montgomery starting as Cubs pitcher. 
Lagares fouls out to Rizzo. 1 Out.
Walker flies out to Jay. 2 Outs.
Flores grounds out to Baez. 3 Outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in the Bottom of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez
8. Montgomery
9. Almora
​Baez gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Montgomery lines out to Granderson. 2 Outs.
Almora strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in the Top of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Bruce
5. Rivera 
6. d'Arnaud
​Bruce singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
​Rivera singles to center field. Runner on 1st and 2nd.
d'Arnaud strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Granderson grounds into 3-6 fielder's choice.  Rivera out at second.  Bruce advances to third.  Runners on 1st and 3rd. 2 Outs.
Reyes reaches on error by Bryant.  Bruce scores. Granderson advances to second. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 2 Outs. CHC 2, NYM 1
Harvey gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs.
Mets leave runners on 1st and 2nd stranded.  

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
3. Bryant
​Interesting fact just placed on video screen.  Rick Monday was the last Cubs first baseman to hit a lead-off home run.  The date, 9/11/1976.
Rizzo grounds out to Rivera. 1 Out.
Happ grounds out to Walker. 2 Outs.
Of course Rick Monday is known as the player who saved the American Flag.
Bryant gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in the Top of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lagares 
2. Walker
3. Flores
​Lagares singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
Walker hits a sacrifice bunt to Montgomery.  Walker ends up having a hamstring injury during his run to first.  He will leave the game. Lagares advances to second. Runner on 2nd.
Flores lines out to Schwarber.  2 Outs.
Montgomery now at 51 pitches.
Bruce strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Mets leave Lagares stranded at second base. 

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Montero
5. Jay
6. Schwarber
Montero gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Kyle Schwarber hits a 2-run shot off of Matt Harvey.  Jay scores. CHC 4, NYM 1
SUBSTITUTION: Lucas Duda replaces Todd Walker batting 2nd and playing first base. T.J. Rivera goes from first to second base.
Baez grounds out to Rivera. 2 Outs. 
​​Montgomery grounds out to Flores. 3 Outs.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Rivera 
6. d'Arnaud 
7. Granderson
Rivera singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
​Scores:
d'Arnaud gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Granderson hits infield single to shortstop.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 1 Out.
Reyes draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded.  1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Steven Matz pinch-hitting for Matt Harvey. 
Montgomery now at 70 pitches.
Matz hits an RBI-Infield Single to Baez.  Rivera scores. Granderson and Reyes advance 90 feet. CHC 4, NYM 2
​Lagares hits an RBI-Sacrifice Fly to Jay. Granderson scores.  Reyes stays at second. CHC 4, NYM 3
Duda grounds out to Rizzo, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Mets left Reyes stranded at second base. 

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Almora
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
​PITCHING CHANGE: Paul Sewald (RHP) replaces Matt Harvey, as Mets pitcher.
Almora grounds out to Flores. 1 Out.
Rizzo gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Happ grounds out to Duda. Duda to Sewald. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their Top of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Flores
4. Bruce
5. Rivera
​Flores grounds out to Baez. 1 Out.
Montgomery now has 80 pitches.
Justin Grimm (RHP) warming up in the Cubs Bullpen.
Bruce flies out to Almora. 2 Outs.
Rivera grounds out to Baez.  3 Outs. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Mets Manager Terry Collins will challenge previous call.  Call overturned. Rivera gets a hit on that play. Runner on 1st. 2 Outs.
d'Arnaud flies out to Jay.  3 Outs. 
Mets left Rivera stranded on first base. 

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bryant
4. Montero
5. Jay
​​Bryant grounds out to Reyes. 1 Out.
Montero grounds out to Rivera. 2 Outs.
Pedro Strop warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Schwarber flies out to left field. 3 Outs.
Cubs leave Jay on first base. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Bottom of 6th Inning:
7. Granderson 
8. Reyes
9. Sewald?
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Strop (RHP) replaces Mike Montgomery as Mets pitcher. 
Granderson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
​Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Michael Conforto pinch-hitting for Paul Sewald. 
Conforto strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Fernando Salas warming up in Mets Bullpen.
Lagares hits an RBI-Triple in center field. Granderson scores.  Runner on 3rd. CHC 4, NYM 4
​Duda draws the base on balls. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 
Flores strikes out swinging 3 Outs.
Mets leave runners on 1st and 3rd stranded. 

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez 
8. Strop?
9. Almora Jr.
PITCHING CHANGE: Fernando Salas (RHP) replaces Paul Sewald as Mets pitcher. 
Carl Edwards Jr. warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Baez flies out to Granderson. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Jason Heyward pinch hitting for Pedro Strop. 
Heyward strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Almora singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Jerry Blevins (LHP) replaces Fernando Salas as Mets pitcher. 
Rizzo strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Cubs left Almora stranded on first base. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
​4. Bruce
5. Rivera
6. d'Arnaud
Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Carl Edwards Jr. (RHP) replaces Pedro Strop as Cubs pitcher. 
​Bruce strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Rivera lines out to center field. 2 Outs.
d'Arnaud lines out to center field. 3 Outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Happ
3. Bryant
4. Montero
​Happ grounds out to Flores. 1 Out.
Bryant strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Willson Contreras pinch-hitting for Miguel Montero. 
Addison Reed warming up in Mets Bullpen.
Contreras gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
​7. Granderson 
8. Reyes
9. Blevins?
​SUBSTITUTION: Willson Contreras remains in game to play catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
HOME RUN: Curtis Granderson hits a solo shot off of Carl Edwards Jr.  CHC 4, NYM 5
​Reyes draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Yoenis Cespedes pinch-hitting for Jerry Blevins.  
Cespedes singles to right field. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
PINCH-RUNNING: Robert Gsellman pinch-running for Yoenis Cespedes.  
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Rondon (RHP) replaces Carl Edwards Jr. as Cubs pitcher. CHC 4, NYM 5
​Reyes steals third base. 
Lagares lines out to Baez. 1 Out.
HOME RUN: Paul Duda hits a 3-run blast. Granderson and Gsellman score.  CHC 4, NYM 8
Flores singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
​Bruce singles to center field Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Rivera hits an RBI-single to center field. Flores scores.  CHC 4, NYM 9
d'Arnaud hits into 5-3 double play. 3 Outs.
Mets leave Rivera stranded on second base. 

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 9

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Jay
6. Schwarber
7. Baez
PITCHING CHANGE: Addison Reed (RHP) replaces Jerry Blevins as Mets pitcher.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Schwarber singles to right field. Jay advances to second.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Baez flies out to Lagares. 1 Out. 
PINCH-HITTING: Addison Russell pinch hitting for Hector Rondon.  
Russell gets called out on strikes.  2 Outs. 
Almora singles to center field. Bases Loaded. 
Rizzo grounds out to Rivera. 3 Outs.
Cubs leave the bases loaded.  

Final:
CHC 4, NYM 9
CHC: (32-33)
NYM: (30-34)
W: Blevins (4-0)
L: Edwards Jr. (2-1)
PoG: Curtis Granderson 2/3 HR, RBI, 3 Runs.
ToG: 3:02

Scores:

Final Thoughts: Well it was a battle of the bullpens at Citi Field.  And the Mets Bullpen defeats Cubs Bullpen.  The 5-run, Bottom of 8th Inning was a killer for the Cubs.  First, Granderson leads-off the inning with a solo shot off of Carl Edwards Jr. Later in that inning, Paul Duda hits a 3-run blast off of Hector Rondon.  It would be a 5-run frame for the Mets.  So the depleted Mets defeat the .500 Cubs 9-4.  Cubs take the day off tomorrow, head to Pittsburgh for a weekend series with the Pirates.  The Mets will try to cut into the Nationals lead as they take on Washington, this weekend.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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