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MYSTERIOUS: Cubs end mets winning streak at 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

CHICAGO — Suddenly missing for the Mets on Tuesday night were the keys to their season-high-tying five-game win streak: timely hitting and strong starting pitching. And so that win streak ended.

When they lost to the Cubs, 7-2, they didn’t have to wonder why. Tylor Megill allowed six runs (four earned) and six hits in 3 2/3 innings. The lineup went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, wasting a series of prime scoring chances.

The Mets (25-24) failed to capitalize on near-rallies early and often.

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