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- Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and added a grand slam in the eighth inning Wednesday, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win over the reeling New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
- Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera were placed on the injured list Wednesday, delivering two more blows for the pitching-depleted Chicago Cubs.
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is joining fellow righty Edward Cabrera on the sideline, as both pitchers have been placed on the 15-day injured list.
After his team got rained out two days in a row, Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one in New York. Hours later Tuesday, he was criticizing a major league rule that led to his ejection following an unusual play.
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night after injuring his left leg stretching for a throw at first base against the Mets.