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Jonathon Niese gave up four first-inning runs and seven in seven innings as the Mets (46-40) got shut out by the Cubs (33-52) 7 – 0.
Outfielders Scott Hairston and Vinny Rottino each hit two-run home runs Monday but the Mets (27–22) gave up three runs in the ninth inning and lost 8–4 to the Phillies (26–24).
