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Three-Run Ninth Leads Mets Over Diamondbacks

Santana and Haren duke it out; neither gets the win or loss

Associated Press Associated Press May 4, 08 11:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - First baseman Conor Jackson's ninth inning throwing error allowed Carlos Beltran to score the go-ahead run from second and the New York Mets went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 yesterday. The Mets won at Arizona for the 15th time in 17 tries and handed the Diamondbacks' just their second series loss of the season. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Arizona Diamondbacks • David Wright • Carlos Beltran • Billy Wagner • Mark Reynolds • Conor Jackson • Chad Qualls • Jorge Sosa

Maine, Mets
Hold On for
Win Over Braves

Beltran's two-run double sparks four-run
third inning

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 26, 08 4:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carlos Beltran hit a two-run double in the Mets' four-run third inning, and New York held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves today. John Maine pitched five effective innings and David Wright snapped out of a slump with two hits for the Mets. Atlanta dropped to 0-8 in one-run games and is the only team in the majors without a win in that situation. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • National League • Atlanta Braves • Chipper Jones • David Wright • Carlos Beltran • Billy Wagner • John Maine

Santana Solid
in Mets' Win Over Nationals

Washington still winless against New York this season

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 24, 08 7:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Johan Santana hit two doubles and pitched seven solid innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Santana (3-2) allowed seven hits, struck out four, and walked one. As a batter, he had the second two-hit game of his career. The Mets improved to 4-0 against the Nationals this season. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Washington Nationals • Johan Santana • Carlos Beltran • Billy Wagner • Tim Redding

Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Perez gets win as NY takes fourth straight from Philadelphia

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 20, 08 12:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Oliver Perez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 yesterday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their fourth straight against Philadelphia after losing nine in a row over two seasons. Each of New York's wins has come with 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins missing from the Phillies' lineup. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • Philadelphia Phillies • New York Mets • Jimmy Rollins • David Wright • Billy Wagner • Jose Reyes • Aaron Heilman • Oliver Perez

Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4

Wright finishes a home run short of the cycle for the winners

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 18, 08 10:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Johan Santana struck out 10 over seven innings, David Wright fell a homer short of the cycle and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Friday. Santana (2-2) allowed three runs and four hits, outpitching Cole Hamels in a matchup of two of the best left-handers in the majors. Wright finished 4-for-4 with two RBIs and a walk. More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • Philadelphia Phillies • New York Mets • Johan Santana • David Wright • Cole Hamels • Billy Wagner • Aaron Heilman

Mets' Figueroa Gets First Win
in Five Years

Coney Island native, bullpen give New York its 3rd straight

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 11, 08 10:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - Nelson Figueroa earned his first major league win in five years, retiring 14 straight batters at the start and pitching his hometown New York Mets past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on a foggy Friday. Carlos Delgado hit one of New York's three RBI singles and the Mets got a strong effort from their much-maligned bullpen to win their third straight. More »

More about:  MLB • New York Mets • Milwaukee Brewers • Carlos Delgado • Billy Wagner • Prince Fielder • Jose Reyes • Aaron Heilman • Joe Smith • Nelson Figueroa

Phillies Trounce Mets as Wagner Melts Down

NY closer blows a save; Mets' division lead narrows to two games

New York Times New York Times Aug 31, 07 3:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Mets counted on closer Billy Wagner to pull off a crucial two-inning save last night, and he blew it. Wagner surrendered one run in the eighth inning and two in the ninth, the last on a Chase Utley single that won the game 11-0 for Philadelphia. The Phillies' key four-game sweep cut New York's lead to two games in the National League East. More »

Glavine Wins 299th Game

The 41-year-old is
1 win from pitchers' most exclusive club

New York Times New York Times Jul 26, 07 5:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Glavine recorded his 299th career win last night, as the Mets downed Pittsburgh 6-3. The 41-year-old, on track to become the 23rd 300-winner in MLB history, next takes the mound against Milwaukee on the 31st. "I'm proud of the company I'm getting myself into," said the left-hander, "I have a whole lot of stuff to start planning." More »

More about:  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Milwaukee Brewers • Pittsburgh Pirates • Tom Glavine • Billy Wagner • Aaron Heilman • Willie Randolph

Mets Top LA in Extra Innings

Fill-in Chip Ambres gives New York a 5-4 comeback win

New York Times New York Times Jul 23, 07 4:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Mets bested the Dodgers last night, squeezing out a 5-4 comeback in extra innings. After LA closer Jonathan Broxton surrendered the lead late, New York sub Chip Ambres recorded the winning RBI in the tenth, and Billy Wagner booked his 22nd save to seal a 4-3 series edge for New York. More »

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