During Saturday’s game, Mets starter Tylor Megill struggled as he gave up five runs in the first inning of their 8-1 loss to the Cubs. Megill expressed his frustration with his performance, acknowledging that he needs to improve for the team. Manager Carlos Mendoza agreed that Megill needs to do better but remains confident in his abilities to recover from this setback.
Meanwhile, outfielder Starling Marte was forced to exit the game in the second inning due to knee soreness, a new issue for him in his career. Manager Mendoza provided an update on Marte’s condition, indicating that the team will closely monitor his progress. Marte himself emphasized the need for careful management of his injury to ensure a full recovery.