CHICAGO -- New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia remains perfect in save opportunities this season.
Barely.
For the second time against the Chicago Cubs in a three-week span, Familia loaded the bases while trying to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. And for the second time he escaped.
This time, Familia coaxed a groundball from Javier Baez that resulted in a force out at the plate. Familia then used another sinker to induce a game-ending double-play grounder from Kris Bryant as the Mets held on to beat the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.