Mets' 9th-inning challenge ruled unsuccessful as Cubs steal a victory with wild ending

NEW YORK — A controversial call on the field and some late-game theatrics made for an exciting, yet ultimately disappointing ending for the Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field. With one on and one out and the Mets trailing the Chicago Cubs 1-0, rookie center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong missed a fly ball hit by J.D. Martinez at the wall. It went for a double and Pete Alonso advanced to third. ...