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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

(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... Read full story »

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