Alonso, Ottavino lead Mets in DH opener; Cubs 8th L in row


              New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo scores against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, scores on a throwing error by Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Norris as catcher Yan Gomes looks to the field during the 10th inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido, left, celebrates with relief pitcher Yoan Lopez after the Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Chicago Cubs manager David Ross looks to the field before the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets manager Buck Showalter watches players during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, dives safely back to second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Christopher Morel applies a late tag during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman throws against the New York Mets during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker throws against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              New York Mets' Francisco Lindor celebrates with teammates after scoring on a one-run double by Pete Alonso during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Alonso, Ottavino lead Mets in DH opener; Cubs 8th L in row