Mets take road losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

TL;DR

The New York Mets face the Chicago Cubs as they aim to end a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 2:20 p.m. EDT.

Key points

Mets have a record of 7-14
Cubs have a record of 11-9
Game scheduled for Sunday at 2:20 p.m. EDT
Mets are on a five-game road losing streak
Starting pitcher for Mets is Tobias Myers

New York MetsChicago CubsTobias MyersJavier Assad

New York Mets (7-14, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (11-9, fifth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Tobias Myers (0-1, 3.46 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Cubs: Javier Assad (1-1, 8.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, six strikeouts)

LINE: Cubs -132, Mets +112; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets visit the Chicago Cubs looking to break a five-game road slide.

Chicago is 6-5 at home and 11-9 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .402 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the NL.

New York has a 7-14 record overall and a 4-8 record in road games. The Mets have gone 1-4 in games decided by one run.

The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Carson Kelly has three doubles and two home runs for the Cubs. Nico Hoerner is 17 for 47 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.

Francisco Alvarez leads the Mets with a .273 batting average, and has a double, four home runs, eight walks and five RBIs. Francisco Lindor is 11 for 42 with a home run and an RBI over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .299 batting average, 3.76 ERA, outscored opponents by 28 runs

Mets: 0-10, .203 batting average, 6.25 ERA, outscored by 42 runs

INJURIES: Cubs: Cade Horton: 60-Day IL (forearm), Matthew Boyd: 15-Day IL (biceps), Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm), Daniel Palencia: 15-Day IL (oblique), : 15-Day IL (tricep), : 15-Day IL (finger), : 15-Day IL (knee), : 15-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee)