Cubs dominate Mets in 7-2 victory.
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The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 7-2 in the first game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs got timely hitting and solid bullpen work, with four innings of shutout ball from Jeremiah Estrada, Julian Merryweather, Mark Leiter Jr., and Michael Fulmer. Christopher Morel homered for the fifth straight game, tying a franchise record. The Cubs drew six walks and left nine on base. The Mets appear to be a bad defensive team, and Gary Sanchez had a rough night behind the plate.
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