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Cubs swept in three games against Giants for a season-first

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SAN FRANCISCO – Cubs closer Daniel Palencia wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve as he crossed the chalk and headed for the dugout.

Behind him, the Giants were mobbing Jung Hoo Lee, who had just lined a walk-off single to beat the Cubs 4-3 and complete the three-game sweep.

It marked the first time all season that the Cubs had been swept in a series of at least three games.

“That’s kind of fun with numbers,” manager Craig Counsell said. “We’re just trying to add up wins and stack up wins.