Thor brings heat in 1st start since early exit

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CHICAGO — Given how bright Wrigley Field’s newfangled LED boards shine in right- and left-center field, and how packed they are with information, it is no longer difficult to gauge how hard pitchers are throwing on Chicago’s North Side. The 102-year-old park’s infrastructure now makes it easy to see when someone such as Noah Syndergaard is hitting triple digits, a feat that on Tuesday night seemed more important than usual.

Making his first start since departing an outing early due to arm fatigue on July 8, Syndergaard showcased all his usual velocity in the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Cubs, putting to rest any lingering doubts over the health of his arm.

“He looked great,” catcher Rene Rivera said. “His fastball was there. His breaking ball was there. He was feeling good.”

Despite Syndergaard’s previous proclamations of health — “I feel …

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