"The Cubs have won four straight for the first time this season, and now they've got a chance to sweep the Mets, who are in danger of losing 12 straight games."
"Javier Assad is going to have to pitch much more like his first start than his last, as he tossed 5.2 scoreless innings of one-hit ball before being torched for nine runs on 11 hits."
"As always, that starts with second baseman Nico Hoerner leading things off. Michael Busch has five hits over his last four starts and appears to be coming out of his funk."
"They're facing righty reliever Tobias Myers, who figures to serve as a long opener. This is his first start of the year, but he's recorded at least four outs in each of his six appearances out of the bullpen."
The Cubs have won four consecutive games and are poised to sweep the Mets, who are on a 12-game losing streak. Javier Assad needs to improve his pitching performance to avoid being sent back to Iowa. The game conditions include strong winds and cold temperatures, which could impact play. Key players for the Cubs include Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, and Ian Happ, who have been performing well. They will face Tobias Myers, a righty reliever making his first start of the season.
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