Original sentence: Cubs starter Bill Hands knocks down the Mets' lead-off batter Tomie Agee in the first inning.Jerry Koosman hits the next Cubs batter he faces, Ron Santos, in the hand, breaking it.September 8 - The Chicago Cubs open a crucial three game series against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.September 9 - During the Mets' 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Shea, a black cat jumps on the field and runs past Ron Santos
Edited sentence: Cubs starter Bill Hands knocks down the Mets' lead-off batter Tommie Agee in the first inning.Jerry Koosman hits the next Cubs batter he faces, Ron Santo, in the hand, breaking it.September 8 - The Chicago Cubs open a crucial two game series against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.September 9 - During the Mets' 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Shea, a black cat jumps on the field and runs past Ron Santo