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Santana, Beltran Boost Mets in First Game of Twin Bill

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 10, 2008 7:32 PM CDT

(Newser) – Carlos Beltran hit a bases-loaded triple and drove in five runs to back Johan Santana's first home victory for the Mets, and New York beat Cincinnati 12-6 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Saturday. Carlos Delgado and Brian Schneider hit New York's first back-to-back homers this season, helping the Mets score 12 runs for the second consecutive game.

David Wright broke out of a 1-for-13 slump with two hits and three runs. Moises Alou had two RBIs and the Mets began a seven-game homestand against last-place teams with an all-around offensive effort despite being outhit by the Reds 15-12. Ken Griffey Jr. went 2-for-5, missing his 598th home run by inches in the eighth inning.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran follows through on the three-run triple against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of the first game on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York.
New York Mets' Carlos Beltran follows through on the three-run triple against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of the first game on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. and New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider watch his double in the eighth inning of the Mets' 12-6 win on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York.
Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. and New York Mets catcher Brian Schneider watch his double in the eighth inning of the Mets' 12-6 win on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Mets' Carlos Delgado hits a home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Shea Stadium in New York.
New York Mets' Carlos Delgado hits a home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Shea Stadium in New York.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana delivers the ball to the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Shea Stadium in New York.
New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana delivers the ball to the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Shea Stadium in New York.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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MLB • New York Mets • Cincinnati Reds • National League • Moises Alou • Johan Santana • Carlos Delgado • David Wright • baseball • Carlos Beltran • Brian Schneider

 
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