Pete Crow-Armstrong Won NL Player of the Week TWICE, and the Cubs Still Can't Get Right

Alright, so maybe it ain't the Emerald City boys out there, but you gotta hear what’s going down in the National League. We’re deep into the season now, and some teams are looking like they're totally lost at sea. Case in point: the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets are scrambling big time, even with some absolutely electric individual performances lighting things up. Both these clubs are desperate to find some kind of rhythm before the All-Star break hits in mid-July.

The Struggle Is Real for These NL Squads

Let's be real, it's been rough. The New York Mets have dropped seven of their last 12 games, and it's clear they’re fighting to snap out of this funk. They were supposed to kick off a four-game series against the Cubs, but Monday's opener got washed out by storms in New York. Now they're trying for one game on Tuesday, a split doubleheader Wednesday, and then the finale on Thursday. On the pitching side, Freddy Peralta gave up a career-high 10 runs in just 2 2/3 innings on Saturday, and David Peterson got tagged for five runs, four earned, on Sunday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza summed it up, saying, "It's on us to continue to figure this thing out, try to help these guys. Those are the guys that we're counting on, and we need to help them." Ouch. Over in Chicago, the Cubs ain't exactly sailing either. They've gone a dismal 13-25 since starting the season a red-hot 27-12. That's a serious nosedive, and it shows they're equally hungry for momentum. They also had back-to-back days off because their Sunday game against the Blue Jays in Toronto got rained out and rescheduled for August 6. Talk about a weird week for both teams!

Individual Players Are Going Off, Though!

Amidst the struggles, a couple of players are absolutely scorching. Mets left fielder Juan Soto has been on an absolute tear, reaching base safely in 13 straight games. During that insane stretch, the four-time All-Star is batting a

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ridiculous .386 with four homers and nine RBIs. That's clutch stuff, man! But seriously, Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs' center fielder, is just out of his mind right now. He was named NL Player of the Week on Monday, which is cool, right? Except he also won it just two weeks ago on June 8! That's TWO Player of the Week awards in one month! For June alone, this dude is hitting .437 with nine homers and 14 RBIs. For the season, he’s rocking a .286 average with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs. Cubs manager Craig Counsell isn't holding back, saying, "His production has just been excellent. His production is taking a big step forward, and that's meaningful for us." You bet it is!

Pitching Pains and Key Returns

It's not all sunshine and rainbows, though. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been sidelined since April 22 with a strained left calf, but he's expected to play his third rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse and might even be back in the Mets' lineup as early as Wednesday. "We'll reassess after the game and see what's next for him," Mendoza said. On the mound, Tuesday’s matchup features a couple of right-handers. The Cubs are sending Edward Cabrera (4-4, 5.21 ERA) to the hill. He got cleared to start after exiting his last outing due to right hand cramping. He said he was "scared, but it was just a cramp" after allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings in a loss. He’s 3-2 with a 5.01 ERA in 11 career starts against the Mets. For New York, Kodai Senga (0-5, 9.00 ERA) is making his start. He’s coming off a seven-week stint on the injured list for lumbar spine inflammation and allowed four runs over four innings in his last start. He also gave up seven runs, six earned, to Chicago earlier this season. He's gonna need to be super careful with Crow-Armstrong lurking. What's next for these teams? This series is huge! With the All-Star break creeping up, every game is a chance to build some serious momentum and turn the season around. Let's see if either team can actually "get right" and start stacking some Ws!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.