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Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Perez gets win as NY takes fourth straight from Philadelphia

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 20, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Oliver Perez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 yesterday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their fourth straight against Philadelphia after losing nine in a row over two seasons. Each of New York's wins has come with 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins missing from the Phillies' lineup.

Perez (2-0) allowed four hits, struck out seven and overcame five walks. Aaron Heilman escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and Billy Wagner finished for his fourth save.
A brawl in the stands down the right-field line briefly held up the game with two outs in the ninth. One fan wearing a Mets jersey was led away in handcuffs.

New York Mets starting pitcher Oliver Perez throws in the first inning of a against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets beat the Phillies 4-2.
New York Mets starting pitcher Oliver Perez throws in the first inning of a against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets beat the Phillies 4-2.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard throws his batting helmet in frustration after going 0 for 5 in a baseball game against New York Mets, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Mets won 4-2.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard throws his batting helmet in frustration after going 0 for 5 in a baseball game against New York Mets, Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Philadelphia. The Mets won 4-2.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Mets' Jose Reyes heads for home plate after hitting a two-run home run off of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson, in the background. The Mets won 4-2.
New York Mets' Jose Reyes heads for home plate after hitting a two-run home run off of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson, in the background. The Mets won 4-2.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Eric Bruntlett turns the double play on ground ball hit by New York Mets' Luis Castillo as Brian Schneider slide beneath him.
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Eric Bruntlett turns the double play on ground ball hit by New York Mets' Luis Castillo as Brian Schneider slide beneath him.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
New York Mets manager Willie Randolph, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Oliver Perez as Perez is relieved.
New York Mets manager Willie Randolph, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Oliver Perez as Perez is relieved.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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