NEW YORK – Breaking down Game 2 of the National League Championship Series from Citi Field between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs:
Mets 4, Cubs 1: Mets lead series, 2-0.
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State of the series: After a travel day on Monday, the series resumes in Chicago on Tuesday night with the Cubs sending Kyle Hendricks to the mound for Game 3 against Jacob deGrom and the Mets.
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Game 2 pivot point: After a strong first inning from Mets starter Noah Syndergaard, the Mets got off to a hot start against Cubs ace Jake Arrieta in the bottom half of the frame.