Dillon Gee able to keep damage to a minimum

Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee allowed less than four runs for just the third time in eight starts Sunday against the Cubs. Gee was in line to take the loss before New York rallied for a 4-3 win.

Gee was battled in a scoreless duel until opposing pitcher Travis Wood connected for a two-run homer off the right-hander in the fifth inning. Gee then allowed a solo home run to Ryan Sweeney in the sixth inning. He was charged with three runs on eight hits and one walk, while striking out six in five-plus innings. Gee's ERA actually declined from 6.13 to 6.04.

Gee, who is winless in his last three starts, will return to action Saturday against the Braves. Gee is 3-2 with a 3.13 ERA in eight career starts against Atlanta.