deGrom (ninth round, 2010 Draft, Stetson), who ranks among the top seven National League pitchers in strikeouts, got help from his infielders, who turned four double plays. The Mets right-hander notched his first complete game since last July 17 against the Phillies. He gave up five hits, including Addison Russell's second home run in as many games, a solo shot with two outs in the Chicago seventh.
The Cubs' John Lackey (second-round pick, 1999 Draft, Grayson College) has had some issues with home runs this season, and the Mets made him pay. Cabrera led off the second with his fifth homer, launching a 2-1 pitch from Lackey into the Mets' bullpen in center field.