CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a nifty slide.
On another tough night at the plate, the Chicago Cubs made just enough plays to eke out a win.
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Arrieta pitched five effective innings Tuesday and Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth, sending the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Mets.
“Really nice win when we had to scrap for some hits,” manager David Ross said.
Arrieta (3-1) allowed one run and three hits, struck out four and walked three.