Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch
By Ap News
Published - Jun 23, 2024, 10:40 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2024, 10:40 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch.
Díaz came on to try to seal the victory, but was tossed for having a foreign substance after umpires inspected his hands and glove.
Drew Smith got two outs in place of Díaz before Jake Diekman struck out pinch-hitter Patrick Wisdom for his third save for the Mets, who have won four straight series.
Severino (5-2) struck out a season-high 10 and allowed three hits for New York, which has won 10 of 13 and improved to 13-6 in June. Mark Vientos added a solo homer for the Mets.
