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Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

Posted Aug 16, 07 11:14 PM CDT in Sports    Editor's Choice

(Newser) – Sloppy defense cost the Mets a loss in Pittsburgh last night. With two outs and the game tied in the eighth, New York's Freddy Sanchez erred on a routine grounder, and catcher Mike DiFelice bumbled a throw at the plate to hand the Pirates the lead. Pittsburgh scored two more runs against the disheartened Mets on their way to a 10-7 victory.

The Mets managed to win two in the three-game stay in Pitt. At 67-53, they're still three ahead of Philadelphia in the National League East. While Aaron Heilman chalked up the loss for New York, ace Cole Hamels led the Phillies to a 4-2 win over the Nationals last night, hurling six shutout innings and heating up the division pennant race.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez, right, scores the go ahead run as New York Mets catcher Mike DeFelice awaits the throw from right field in the eighthinning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets releif pitcher Aaron Heilman reacts as he walks off the field after giving up three runs and the lead to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez is hit by a pitch by New York Mets relief pitcher Aaron Sele in the ninth inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. The Pirates scored four...   (Associated Press)
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