The Cubs Went 27-12, Then 13-25: What the Heck Happened While Your M's Just Won?

Alright, Emerald City! While some teams out there are absolutely spiraling, your Seattle Mariners just got it done, taking down the Boston Red Sox 3-1. Yes! Three to one! Always feels good, right? But seriously, you gotta see what's going down with some other clubs. It's wild out there, folks.

Meltdown in the Windy City

While we're celebrating a W, the Chicago Cubs are straight up imploding. Picture this: they started the season red hot at 27-12, looking like world-beaters. But since then? They've gone a shocking 13-25! That's not a typo, people. What in the world happened? They even had back-to-back days off because of rainouts. Their pitcher Edward Cabrera, who's 4-4 with a 5.21 ERA, just got cleared to pitch again after leaving his last start early with a right hand cramp. He even said he was "scared," but it was "just a cramp." He gave up five runs in just over four innings in that one. This team is desperate for momentum heading into the All-Star break, and you can practically taste the panic.

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Mets' Mess and a Star on Fire

Over in New York, the Mets aren't faring much better. They've dropped seven of their last twelve games, trying to snap a skid against the Cubs. It's a rough scene, with manager Carlos Mendoza admitting, "It's on us to continue to figure this thing out, try to help these guys." Their starter Kodai Senga, rocking an 0-5 record and a brutal 9.00 ERA, just came back from seven weeks on the injured list for lumbar spine inflammation and is still getting shelled. He gave up four runs in his last outing and seven runs earlier against these same Cubs. Adding to the pitching woes, Freddy Peralta just gave up a career-high TEN runs in one game, and David Peterson also struggled. It's not all doom and gloom, though. Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, reaching base safely in 13 straight games, batting .386 with four homers and nine RBIs during that stretch. And hold up, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong just snagged his second NL Player of the Week award this month! This guy is hitting .437 with nine homers and 14 RBIs in June alone, and for the season he's at .286 with 16 homers and 40 RBIs. Seriously, "His production has just been excellent," as his manager Craig Counsell said. So, individual players are shining, but the teams as a whole? Woof.

So while the Mets and Cubs are set for a wild split doubleheader tomorrow, trying to figure out how to salvage their seasons before the All-Star break, let's just appreciate that our M's are quietly grinding out wins. That 3-1 victory against Boston? That's the kind of steady performance we love to see. Keep that momentum rolling, Seattle! We'll be here watching every pitch.

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