Cubs face true test against hot-hitting Mets

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Having Thursday off didn't cool down the New York Mets.

Now the Chicago Cubs have fewer than 24 hours to figure out how to corral the hottest team in the majors.

The Mets will look to continue their surge on Saturday afternoon, when they visit the Cubs in the middle game of the three-game series.

Tylor Megill (2-3, 3.52 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against fellow rig