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Mets Live Another Day; Phillies Clinch

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT
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(AP) – Desperate to stay in the playoff race, the New York Mets brought back Johan Santana early and he delivered, pitching a three-hitter that led them over the Florida Marlins 2-0 on a rainy day today, the AP reports. Nearly 2 hours later, the Mets pulled into a tie with Milwaukee for the NL wild card when the Brewers lost 7-3 to the Chicago Cubs.

"I just went out there and tried to finish it. I didn't do anything crazy," Santana said. With the crowd standing and chanting his name, Santana (16-7) assured the Mets will play at least one more meaningful game at Shea Stadium. But New York's hopes of an NL East title are gone after Philadelphia clinched the division title with a 4-3 win over Washington.

New York Mets' Johan Santana reacts after the Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 2-0 in a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.
New York Mets' Johan Santana reacts after the Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 2-0 in a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.   (Ed Betz)
New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro, left, congratulates pitcher Johan Santana after the Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 2-0 in a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.
New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro, left, congratulates pitcher Johan Santana after the Mets defeated the Florida Marlins 2-0 in a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.   (Ed Betz)
New York Mets' Johan Santana delivers a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.
New York Mets' Johan Santana delivers a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Mets starter Johan Santana delivers a pitch to a Florida Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.
New York Mets starter Johan Santana delivers a pitch to a Florida Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, Sept. 27 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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