Mets and Cubs Split First Two Games in High-Scoring Series
New York Mets and Chicago Cubs exchange blowout victories at Wrigley Field, setting stage for decisive third game.
- Cubs dominated Mets 6-1 in second game, fueled by a five-run first inning.
- Mets' Francisco Alvarez extends hitting streak with home run in loss.
- Cubs' Jameson Taillon strikes out 10 Mets batters over seven innings.
- Mets crushed Cubs 11-1 in series opener, with J.D. Martinez hitting a three-run homer.
- Mets' Jose Quintana allowed only one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings in the first game.
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