Chicago Cubs defeat New York Mets 10-3 in doubleheader opener

Dansby Swanson delivered a two‑home‑run performance, including a tie‑breaking three‑run shot and a grand slam, as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10‑3 on June 24, 2026 at Citi Field. The win gave the Cubs their fourth victory in five games and capped a day‑night doubleheader opener.

The game was televised on WPIX and streamed free via a DIRECTV trial, with the next night’s series finale also scheduled for June 25 at the same venue.