MLB: N.Y. Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 2

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Daniel Murphy's three hits and four RBI Sunday led the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

The rookie first baseman was a double shy of hitting for the cycle.

He hit a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth, an RBI single in the fifth, and a two-run triple in the seventh.

Brian Schneider and Angel Pagan had two hits apiece for the Mets, who won twice in the three-game series.

Winner Mike Pelfrey (10-10) gave up a run and five hits in eight innings with a walk and five strikeouts.

Closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 30th save, despite Geovany Soto's ninth-inning RBI double.

Soto had two of the six hits and both RBI for the Cubs, who have lost five of eight.

The losing pitcher was starter Randy Wells (10-8).