Cubs rebound to thrash Mets, 11-1
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After getting pummeled by the visiting New York Mets in the first few innings of their series opener on Friday, the Chicago Cubs returned the favor in Saturday's rematch and rolled to an 8-1 home victory to even up the three-game series.
Chicago jumped all over Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill and scored five runs in the first inning. Christopher Morel homered in the third.