Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 9/14/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs complete a three-game series on the road against the New York Mets. Chicago is 59-82 following its 5-2 victory over the Mets on Monday in the opening game of the series. Nonetheless, Chicago has lost seven of the last 10 and the Cubs are 24 games behind first-place in the National League Central, well out of playoff contention.

Shortstop Nico Hoerner is batting .291 to lead Chicago, while left fielder Ian Happ is the leader in RBIs with 65 and hits with 135. Third baseman Patrick Wisdom is the leader in home runs with 22 and catcher Willson Contreras is the leader in on-base percentage at .351. On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will send Drew Smyly to the mouth. The left-hander is 6-8 with a 3.57 ERA, 84 Ks and 25 BBs.

New York dropped to 89-53 following its three-run loss to Chicago on Monday. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Mets but the Mets have won four of the last six and hold a 1 ½-game lead in the National League East over the second-place Atlanta Braves. New York has used a strong pitching staff to remain in first place and has the seventh best team ERA in baseball.

Second baseman Jeff McNeil is batting .321 to lead New York and has a team high .372 on base percentage. First baseman Pete Alonso is the leader in home runs with 33 and RBIs with 109, while shortstop Francisco Lindor is the leader in hits with 147. On Wednesday, the New York Mets will send David Peterson to the mound. The left-hander is 7-4 with a 3.47 ERA, 117 Ks and 43 BBs.