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Anderson Wipes Out Mets' Chance for Win

Interference call negates game-tying run, Mets lose 3-2

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 30, 2007 7:46 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Mets had the chance last night to avoid their fourth loss in four days, with the tying run on third in the ninth inning. But then pinch-hitter Marlon Anderson slid off the base path and into Phillies second baseman Tadahito Iguchi, who was sent sprawling. Anderson was called out for interference as part of a game-ending double play.

Oliver Perez was charged with the loss for the Mets, while Jamie Moyer claimed the win. The victory pushed Philadelphia to three games behind the Mets, who have lead the NL East since May. Tonight, Mets ace Orlando Hernandez will fight to extend his win streak to 10 and keep the Phillies from sweeping the four-game series.

New York Mets' Marlon Anderson, front left, and manager Willie Randolph argue with umpire C.B. Bucknor, right, as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 3-2 win after the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia. Anderson was called for interference ending the game. (AP Photo/Rusty...
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson, front left, and manager Willie Randolph argue with umpire C.B. Bucknor, right, as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 3-2 win after the ninth inning of their baseball...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson slides into Philadelphia Phillies' Tadahito Iguchi (12) as he throws to first during the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia. Anderson was called for interference and the play ended the game with the Phillies winning 3-2. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson slides into Philadelphia Phillies' Tadahito Iguchi (12) as he throws to first during the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson, right, reacts after running into Philadelphia Phillies infielder Tadahito Iguchi during the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia. Interference was called on Anderson ending the game with the Phillies winning 3-2. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson, right, reacts after running into Philadelphia Phillies infielder Tadahito Iguchi during the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson reacts after being called for interference at second base ending the baseball game allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to win 3-2 Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson reacts after being called for interference at second base ending the baseball game allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to win 3-2 Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
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