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Santana Solid in Mets' Win Over Nationals

Washington still winless against New York this season

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 24, 2008 7:17 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Johan Santana hit two doubles and pitched seven solid innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Santana (3-2) allowed seven hits, struck out four, and walked one. As a batter, he had the second two-hit game of his career. The Mets improved to 4-0 against the Nationals this season.

Washington’s Tim Redding (3-2) gave up four hits and three runs in five-plus innings. He also drove in both Washington runs with a two-out double in the fourth. Santana and the bullpen shut the Nationals down after that. Santana retired nine of the final 10 batters he faced. Duaner Sanchez pitched a perfect eighth, and Billy Wagner allowed a walk in the ninth.

New York Mets' Luis Castillo, left, David Wright, center, are congratulated by teammate Carlos Delgado, right, after scoring during their game against the Washington Nationals last night.
New York Mets' Luis Castillo, left, David Wright, center, are congratulated by teammate Carlos Delgado, right, after scoring during their game against the Washington Nationals last night.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals pitcher Tim Redding reacts after the New York Mets tied the game in the fifth inning of their game last night in Washington. The Mets won 7-2.
Washington Nationals pitcher Tim Redding reacts after the New York Mets tied the game in the fifth inning of their game last night in Washington. The Mets won 7-2.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
New York Mets' Johan Santana delivers to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game last night in Washington. The Mets won 7-2.
New York Mets' Johan Santana delivers to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game last night in Washington. The Mets won 7-2.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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