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The Cubs got off to a rather shaky start in Sunday’s afternoon game against the Mets, which was perfectly encapsulated by a mistake-filled defensive sequence in the top of the first inning.
With runners on the corners and two outs in the opening frame, Chicago starter Adrian Sampson deftly fired the ball over to first base to try and pick off a wandering Francisco Lindor. The move set off a good, old-fashioned rundown, but the situation quickly turned sour for the Cubs.
