NEW YORK (AP) -- Starlin Castro legged out a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the punchless New York Mets 2-0 Wednesday night for their second consecutive shutout at Citi Field.

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets
Justin Grimm, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing. (Jim McIsaac, Getty Images)
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Jon Lester returned to form with seven sharp innings, and the Cubs overcame a major baserunning blunder to score twice in the 11th. Miguel Montero added an RBI single and Chicago won its eighth straight against the Mets, including the first six of seven meetings this season.

The staggering Mets botched a suicide squeeze in the eighth and a double-play ball in the 11th during their latest flop at the plate.

After neither team was able to score for 10 innings, the Cubs broke through against Carlos Torres (2-4).

Jason Motte (6-1) fanned two in a hitless inning and Justin Grimm threw a called third strike past Kevin Plawecki with runners at the corners for his first major league save.

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