Mets come up empty for deGrom and lose to Cubs again, 4-1


              Chicago Cubs' David Bote celebrates with Chicago Cubs third base coach Willie Harris after hitting a home run against New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs' David Bote reaches home plate after hitting a home run against New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets' Pete Alonso follows through on a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets' Eduardo Escobar (10) reacts to a strike next to Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes and ight fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrate the team's win over the New York Mets in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ catches a ball hit by New York Mets' Jeff McNeil during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) watches his home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) doesn't have the ball as he tries to tag Chicago Cubs' Yan Gomes (7) at second base on a steal during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, right, and shortstop Zach McKinstry (6) celebrate the team's win over the New York Mets in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws against a Chicago Cubs batter during the first inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adrian Sampson throws against a New York Mets batter during the first inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts after striking out against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              Chicago Cubs' Franmil Reyes scores on a sacrifice fly by Yan Gomes as New York Mets catcher James McCann stands near the plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets manager Buck Showalter talks with umpire Laz Diaz (63) during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) reacts after an umpire foul ball ruling against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Mets come up empty for deGrom and lose to Cubs again, 4-1