Mets doomed by errors, Dansby Swanson homers as Cubs sweep doubleheader

Mets doomed by errors, Dansby Swanson homers as Cubs sweep doubleheader ties its storyline to a Mets slump driven by defensive mistakes and Chicago’s power hitting. In a New York doubleheader Wednesday at Citi Field, the Cubs swept both games, handing the Mets a season-worst drop to 12 games below .500, finishing at 34-46. Dansby Swanson powered Chicago with 11 RBIs over the two contests, including two home runs—one a grand slam—in a 10-3 first-game win. In the nightcap, the Mets committed six errors, and Swanson added four more RBIs, including a go-ahead triple, as the Cubs won 10-5. Swanson entered the series batting .183 and finished the first three games of the four-game set with 15 RBIs. The Mets lost five straight games and were outscored 50-19 during that stretch. Manager Carlos Mendoza cited frustrations and the need to “punch back” after the losses.