The lead
June 24, 2026 - New York - Javier Assad earned the win in a June 22 makeup game, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-3 at Citi Field, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Chicago took the first game of a Wednesday doubleheader that made up a rainout from Monday. Assad worked into the middle innings while the Cubs' offense scored in bunches.
Pitching and matchup notes
Assad gave the bullpen a comfortable lead in the makeup opener. New York's staff could not slow a Cubs lineup that had already beaten the Mets the night before.
Bats that changed the board
Assad's 21 pitching FP paced the mound side. AthX Engine graded Chicago at 25 team FP.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
AthX Engine rewards makeup wins when a starter works with a large lead in a doubleheader opener. Assad registers on the daily pitching board, separate from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Cubs and Mets played Game 2 of the doubleheader later Wednesday at Citi Field.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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