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Adbert Alzolay makes an immediate splash, throws 4-plus innings of 1-run relief in Cubs' 7-4 win over Mets

During the same week Gleyber Torres hit a grand slam for the Yankees and Eloy Jimenez hit a game-winning home run for the White Sox, the Cubs finally could look forward to watching homegrown talent Adbert Alzolay pitch for them Thursday night.

"If you're running the organization, it's a big deal," manager Joe Maddon said before Thursday night's game against the Mets at Wrigley Field. "When you're able to draft and develop or sign and develop players, there's something to that.

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