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)
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 shortstop Dansby Swanson is called out on strikes in the fifth inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (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 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 left fielder Ian Happ connects for a home run in the second inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A ball hit by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (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)Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, third from right, takes a meeting on the mound in the second inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws in the first inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (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 fan Nic Pabich, of Kenosha, starts to work on his hot dog and pickle from the upper deck before a Cubs-Mets game at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (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)