Sat May 10 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets Power Surge Continues, Cubs Counter with Prospect Debut

**Flushing, NY –** The New York Mets continued their offensive onslaught Friday night, defeating the Chicago Cubs in a home run derby. Four Mets players – Francisco Lindor, Brett Baty, Jeff McNeil, and Juan Soto – went deep, showcasing the team’s potent batting lineup, bolstered by the addition of Soto. The Mets’ victory saw them effectively neutralize the Cubs’ own powerful hitting, limiting the damage to just two solo home runs.

Tonight’s matchup promises more excitement. Mets’ Tylor Megill (3-2, 2.50 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets. While Megill has been stellar this season, his last two starts have shown some vulnerability, allowing seven runs over 11 ⅓ innings. The Cubs will look to exploit this, given their league-leading home run totals.

Opposing Megill will be Cubs’ Brad Keller (0-0, 3.78 ERA), making an opener appearance in a game marking the highly anticipated major league debut of top prospect Cade Horton. The Cubs hope Keller can effectively navigate two innings against the Mets’ formidable lineup before handing the ball to Horton. Keller, a former starter with the Royals, possesses the experience to handle this role.

The game, airing on FOX, is set to be a clash of contrasting styles, with the Mets’ established power and the Cubs’ strategy of showcasing their exciting young talent.

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