The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-1 tonight to improve their record to 50-43. They are now 5.5 games out of first place in the National League East after the Washington Nationals lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. RHP Noah Syndergarrd allowed 1 run in 5 2/3 innings. He gave up 7 hits and 2 walks. He had 8 strikeouts. He picked up a no-decision. After Syndergarrd was taken out, LHP Jerry Blevins got the last out in the bottom of the sixth inning. RHP Hansel Robles came in next and pitched two scoreless innings. He picked up his fourth win of the season. RHP Jeurys Familia was able to get out of a based loaded no-out jam in the bottom of the ninth inning and remain perfect to pick up his 33th save in 33 opportunities.
The Mets offense was able to score one run off Cubs starter RHP Jake Arrieta on a RF Curtis Granderson sacrifice fly after 3B Jose Reyes tripled. Catcher Rene Rivera went 3-4 and hit the go-ahead single in the top of the ninth inning to give the Mets the lead.
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