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Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
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Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.

Photos: Chicago Cubs 16, New York Mets 4

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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates in front of Cubs catcher Willson Contreras after hitting a solo home run in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates in front of Cubs catcher Willson Contreras after hitting a solo home run in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates with teammate Dominic Smith (2) after Lindor hit a solo home run in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates with teammate Dominic Smith (2) after Lindor hit a solo home run in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs leadoff batter Ian Happ swings and misses en route to a first-inning strikeout at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs leadoff batter Ian Happ swings and misses en route to a first-inning strikeout at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs leadoff batter Ian Happ swings and misses en route to a first-inning strikeout at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs leadoff batter Ian Happ swings and misses en route to a first-inning strikeout at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
David Bote drives in two runs with a single in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
David Bote drives in two runs with a single in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez slides in safely at home on a two-run single by David Bote in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez slides in safely at home on a two-run single by David Bote in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies delivers in the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy drives in two runs with a single in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy drives in two runs with a single in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy gives a thumbs up to the bench after driving in two runs with a single in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy gives a thumbs up to the bench after driving in two runs with a single in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez hits a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez hits a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez hits a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez hits a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
A person waves the flag of Puerto Rico as Cubs shortstop Javier Báez (9) is congratulated after his grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
A person waves the flag of Puerto Rico as Cubs shortstop Javier Báez (9) is congratulated after his grand slam in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates his grand slam in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez celebrates his grand slam in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez reacts after lining out in the second inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez reacts after lining out in the second inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras slides in safely at third base after advancing on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras slides in safely at third base after advancing on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ runs back to first before being tagged out by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso after Happ overran the base in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ runs back to first before being tagged out by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso after Happ overran the base in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ takes off his gear after being tagged out by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso after Happ overran first base in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ takes off his gear after being tagged out by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso after Happ overran first base in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso can't handle a wild throw by shortstop Francisco Lindor as the Cubs score their seventh run of the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso can’t handle a wild throw by shortstop Francisco Lindor as the Cubs score their seventh run of the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets baserunner Albert Almora Jr. (4) and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo share a laugh at first base in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Mets baserunner Albert Almora Jr. (4) and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo share a laugh at first base in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Alec Mills delivers in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Alec Mills delivers in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez flies out while hitting left-handed in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez flies out while hitting left-handed in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Shelby Miller delivers in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Shelby Miller delivers in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Shelby Miller celebrates with catcher Austin Romine after shutting down the Mets in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs reliever Shelby Miller celebrates with catcher Austin Romine after shutting down the Mets in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs manager David Ross congratulates Matt Duffy (5) after a victory over the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs manager David Ross congratulates Matt Duffy (5) after a victory over the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez and second baseman David Bote (13) celebrate after a victory over the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.
Cubs shortstop Javier Báez and second baseman David Bote (13) celebrate after a victory over the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2021.

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