Shaw joined Busch in the infield celebration, illustrating a young core emerging alongside veteran stars.</n

<p>Matt Shaw, former Maryland standout, went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Mets. The multi-hit night reinforces Shaw’s rising prospect trajectory and signals potential long-term fantasy upside in keeper leagues and dynasty formats.</p><p>His bat-to-ball approach and power stroke are drawing attention as he climbs the MLB ladder, with prospect rankings likely to improve as he continues to produce at the major league level.</p>

Shaw homered in the win, contributing to Chicago’s 11-hit attack. His power and lineup placement make him a key fantasy asset in October, as the Cubs chase a top wild-card seed and a favorable playoff run.

Shaw supplied a three-hit night with a homer that sparked Chicago’s big middle frame, setting the tone for a romp that ended the Cubs' skid and reinforced playoff positioning.

Shaw’s fourth-inning homer provided Chicago with early cushion, lifting the Cubs' offense and contributing to a blowout win trajectory.