Network: TBS
Announcers: Ernie Johnson, Ron Darling, Cal Ripken
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.5 (Directv Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Daniel Murphy, Mets strike early in a 4-1 win over the Cubs.

Murphy's 2-run HR highlights a 3-run first by New York, which takes a 2-0 lead in the series. The Mets jump on Chicago ace Jake Arrieta quickly to establish control. Curtis Granderson leads off with a single and scores on David Wright's double. Murphy follows with a homer to right before Arrieta records an out.

Noah Syndergaard scatters 3 hits over 5 2/3 innings while giving up a run. The Mets bullpen combines for 3 1/3 innings of 2-hit relief between 4 relievers.


Starting pitchers:
Cubs - Arrieta
Mets - Syndergaard

Winning pitcher: Syndergaard
Losing pitcher: Arrieta