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John Buck 5-4-3 DP ends top 6. #Cubs 5, #Mets 0, mid-6.
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We may never see Ivan Nova again. #Phelps #Vidal
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Reynolds has now tied Cano with 12 homers, most in AL
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Ike is 0-for-3 with E-3 today after sixth-inning flyout. #Cubs 5, #Mets 0, top 6.
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E-3 on Ike in 5th.
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Robert Carson has allowed seven homers in nine innings this season. #mets #cubs
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Robert Carson's propensity to give up homers continues. First batter, Anthony Rizzo, goes deep. #Cubs 5, #Mets 0, bot 5.
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Robert Carson on for bottom 5th at Wrigley Field.
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David Wright Ks to strand two on base in 5th. #Cubs 4, #Mets 0, mid-5.
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If #Mets lose, they'll be 0-8 in Hefner starts--2nd-longest streak to begin a season in team history. (0-10 to begin '93 in A. Young starts)
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Q&A: Hal talks Cano, ticket prices, The Boss http://t.co/Awjd1gANDE
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Marlon Byrd pinch-hitting for Jeremy Hefner. Hefner line: 4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K. 76 pitches. 45 strikes.
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A loss today would drop the #Mets to 0-9 the game after Matt Harvey starts. #cubs
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Jeremy Hefner coaxes flyout from Starlin Castro to end 4-run fourth. #Cubs 4, #Mets 0, end 4.
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RT @DanBarbarisi: Cano with his 2nd homer of the day - now leads the AL with 12
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For those not watching, Cano just hit his second homer. He be good.
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With his actions, Robbie Cano to Hal: This can be all yours for about $200 million or so.
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RT @JoeTheShow77: @AndrewMarchand So is it official that the Yankees and Rockies will be making deals for utility infielders every few week…
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Nice crowd here today.
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Action in Mets pen. Robert Carson and, I think, Collin McHugh.
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