PHOENIX (AP) — The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record on Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.
The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle Mariners before rallying for a 19-2 win.
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, waits his turn during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs first base coach Jose Javier (65) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs' Michael Busch (29) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago then blanked the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on Monday and jumped to a 4-0 lead in Tuesday's game against the D-backs.
The previous record of 29 happened in 1876 and more recently from May 11-13 in 1969, according to Elias Sports Bureau. During that stretch, the Cubs shut out the San Francisco Giants 8-0 before beating the San Diego Padres 2-0 and 19-0 in consecutive games.
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, waits his turn during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs first base coach Jose Javier (65) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) celebrates his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs' Michael Busch (29) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor made a diving catch at shortstop with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the New York Mets past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Lindor and Luis Robert Jr. homered for the last-place Mets (60-72), who are 13-6 since selling big at the trade deadline. Lindor’s homer was his 154th for New York, tying Dave Kingman for sixth on the franchise list.
Carson Benge had his 11th three-hit game for the Mets, most among major league rookies.
With the Mets resting a couple of high-leverage relievers in their revamped bullpen, Austin Warren was summoned in the ninth to protect a 2-1 advantage. He gave up a leadoff double to William Contreras and a tying double to pinch-hitter Christian Yelich that left runners at second and third with nobody out.
But the major league-leading Brewers (81-51) were never able to push across the go-ahead run. With the bases loaded and two outs, David Hamilton hit a line drive off left-hander Jefry Yan that Lindor snagged on his backhand with a dive to his right.
A fired-up Yan pounded the turf and Lindor shouted in celebration — but then Lindor got picked off first base by closer Trevor Megill to end the bottom of the ninth.
Jonathan Pintaro (2-0) stranded two in a hitless 10th, and Megill loaded the bases with one out in the bottom half on an intentional walk to Benge and an unintentional one to Robert.
Christopher Morel hit a grounder wide of third, and Lindor scored when Hamilton’s throw to the plate was wild.
Mets starter Zac Thornton allowed one run and seven hits in six innings. Fellow rookie Nate Lavender extended his career-opening scoreless streak to 9 2/3 innings by retiring all six batters he faced before giving way to Warren, whose only big league save came as an Angels rookie in 2021.
Luis Lara had an RBI single for Milwaukee, which finished 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. Contreras went 3 for 4 with a walk, and starter Kyle Harrison permitted one run over five innings.
Brewers RHP Dustin May (6-8, 4.57 ERA) starts the middle game of the series Wednesday night against RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 5.40).
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New York Mets' Francisco Lindor scores the winning run past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras during the 10th inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison delivers a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) tags out New York Mets' Brett Baty trying to score a run during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick reacts during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Mets Luis Robert Jr. watches his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
