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Samardzija’s June swoon continues

Starter walks 4, allows 9 runs as Cubs get thumped

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Cubs relief pitcher Casey Coleman returns to the mound after giving up a grand slam to New York Mets' Scott Hairston, background, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27 2012, in Chicago.

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Jeff Samardzija reacts after giving up a 2-run home run to Daniel Murphy, background, in the fourth inning of the Cubs' loss to the Mets on Wednesday.

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New York Mets' Daniel Murphy watches his two-run home run of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 27 2012, in Chicago.

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Cubs manager Dale Sveum admitted Wednesday there is some concern about pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The New York Mets cuffed around Samardzija and reliever Casey Coleman and came away with a 17-1 victory at Wrigley Field. Samardzija has not won since May 29.

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    • Cubs relief pitcher Casey Coleman returns to the mound after giving up a grand slam to New York Mets’ Scott Hairston, background, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27 2012, in Chicago.
    • Jeff Samardzija reacts after giving up a 2-run home run to Daniel Murphy, background, in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ loss to the Mets on Wednesday.
    • New York Mets’ Daniel Murphy watches his two-run home run of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 27 2012, in Chicago.
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