Cubs hound Bassitt, beat NL East-leading Mets 5-2


              Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, right, celebrates with Zach McKinstry (6) after McKinstry hit a two run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Zach McKinstry hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes, right, celebrates with first baseman P.J. Higgins after a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. The Cubs won 5-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Javier Assad, of Mexico, pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs manager David Ross smiles after Rafael Ortega hit a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, watches a ball he hit for a fly out during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Rafael Ortega hits a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, right, reacts as Chicago Cubs' Rafael Ortega runs the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Zach McKinstry celebrates with third base coach Willie Harris as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, hits a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt reacts as he leaves during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cubs hound Bassitt, beat NL East-leading Mets 5-2