Marquis’ slam leads Cubs

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  • 24/09/2008 02:00
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  • 24/09/2008 02:00
NEW YORK. . If the New York Mets miss the playoffs after another late collapse, they’ll look back and bemoan a pair of improbable homer...

NEW YORK.

If the New York Mets miss the playoffs after another late collapse, they’ll look back and bemoan a pair of improbable homers that contributed to their demise.

Jason Marquis became the second pitcher to hit a grand slam against the Mets this season, and the Chicago Cubs clinched home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs with a 9-5 victory Monday night that damaged New York’s postseason chances.

Struggling to avoid a second consecutive September slide, the Mets dropped 2 1/2 games behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East and had their wild-card lead cut to one game over idle Milwaukee.

“It has nothing to do with being tight. It has nothing to do with last year. It has to do with we’re struggling,” David Wright said.

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