MLB

Mets fall hard to Cubs

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New York Mets third baseman David Wright leaves the dugout after losing to the Chicago Cubs at CitiField in New York.

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NOT SO NIESE: Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Cubs batter Starlin Castro (not pictured) in the seventh inning.

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Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers in the second inning against the Mets.

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Jordany Valdespin of the Mets is forced out at second as Starlin Castro of the Cubs completes the double.

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Cubs catcher Geovany Soto, left, and relief pitcher Shawn Camp celebrate their defeat against the Mets.

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Cubs first baseman Jeff Baker hits an RBI double during the first inning.

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Starlin Castro #13 of the Cubs celebrates with teammates Darwin Barney #15, Anthony Rizzo #44 and Luis Valbuena #24 after winning the game.

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Mets batter Lucas Duda reacts after stranding two runners while making the final out against the Cubs in the sixth inning.

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HUH?: Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese reacts in the dugout after giving up a three-run homer to the cubs.