Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Man Tries to Order Priciest Starbucks Drink Ever Total cost: $23.60 »

Church Batters Former Mates as Mets Beat Nats

New York racks up 14 hits in hard-fought, testy 6-3 victory

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2008 11:44 PM CDT
Email

(Newser) – Ryan Church homered, doubled and drove in four runs against his former team and John Maine pitched six sharp innings to lead the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night. A night after Mets starter Nelson Figueroa called the Nationals "softball girls" for cheering in the dugout during his loss, Maine (5-2) hit Felipe Lopez with his first pitch of the game.

The ball grazed Lopez's right leg but the leadoff hitter angrily threw his bat in front of the plate and briefly glared at Maine as he walked down first base. There were no other moments of potential trouble, even when David Wright had to dive to the dirt to avoid being hit by a pitch, as the Mets amassed more than 10 hits for the second straight night.

New York Mets' John Maine (33) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.
New York Mets' John Maine (33) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Mets' Ryan Church (19) follows through on a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game as Washington Nationals catcher Wil Nieves looks on, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.
New York Mets' Ryan Church (19) follows through on a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game as Washington Nationals catcher Wil Nieves looks on, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Mets' Jose Reyes follows through on an RBI-single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.
New York Mets' Jose Reyes follows through on an RBI-single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

 
MLB • New York Mets • Washington Nationals • baseball • Ryan Church

More Newser Stories

Angels Land Albert Pujols for $250M

Kidnapped Nationals Catcher Alive: Cops

Rangers Tame Tigers 3-2 in ALCS Opener

Red Sox Miss Playoffs After 'Worst Collapse Ever'

Baseball Should Ban Arguments With Umps
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne