The Mets secured a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, while Paul Blackburn made his second rehab start at Triple-A, struggling with command and allowing three runs in three innings. Ryan Clifford launched a 400+ foot home run, marking his third of the series and elevating his season total to six home runs with 19 RBIs, batting .248. Meanwhile, Ronny Mauricio, recovering from a torn ACL, expressed optimism about his progress in rehab and his desire to return to the MLB, having made two appearances in Double-A with one hit so far.
