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Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4

Wright finishes a home run short of the cycle for the winners

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Johan Santana struck out 10 over seven innings, David Wright fell a homer short of the cycle and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Friday. Santana (2-2) allowed three runs and four hits, outpitching Cole Hamels in a matchup of two of the best left-handers in the majors. Wright finished 4-for-4 with two RBIs and a walk.

Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs hit a three-run homer off reliever Aaron Heilman to cut the Phillies' deficit to 5-4 in the eighth, but the Mets bullpen held on. Billy Wagner pitched a perfect ninth for his third save. Santana, the two-time AL Cy Young award winner kept a potent lineup off balance with his trademark changeup while mixing in quite a few sliders.

New York Mets' Brian Schneider, left, and David Wright tap fists after Wright scored on an RBI-double by Angel Pagan in the eighth inning Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.
New York Mets' Brian Schneider, left, and David Wright tap fists after Wright scored on an RBI-double by Angel Pagan in the eighth inning Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Mets closer Billy Wagner points up after the Philadelphia Phillies Pedro Feliz grounded out to third base in the ninth inning to end the game, Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.
New York Mets closer Billy Wagner points up after the Philadelphia Phillies Pedro Feliz grounded out to third base in the ninth inning to end the game, Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.
New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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