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Apr 25, 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Wild Win For Jurrjens, Braves

Atlanta sends Mets to fifth loss in six games

(Newser) - Jair Jurrjens walked three consecutive batters with the bases loaded in the third inning, then got his first major league hit ahead of Kelly Johnson's tiebreaking, two-run homer to help the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling New York Mets, 6-3, on Friday. Johnson had four RBIs for the Braves, who...

Lopez Slams Nats Past Mets

Apr 24, 2008 10:58 PM CDT

Lopez Slams Nats Past Mets

Washington 2B notches 6RBI, 1st HR in leadoff role

(Newser) - Felipe Lopez is in the lineup again—and hitting again. Lopez's grand slam and two-run single gave him a career-high-tying six RBIs and led Washington past the New York Mets 10-5 on Thursday night, the Nationals' fourth victory in their past 20 games. The Nationals fell behind 3-0 through four...

Santana Solid
in Mets' Win Over Nationals

Apr 24, 2008 7:17 AM CDT

Santana Solid in Mets' Win Over Nationals

Washington still winless against New York this season

(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...

Cedeno's Slam, 5 RBIs
Lead Cubs Past Mets

Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT

Cedeno's Slam, 5 RBIs Lead Cubs Past Mets

Lilly gets first win of the year in five starts

(Newser) - Ronny Cedeno hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, Ted Lilly won for the first time in five starts, and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-1 Tuesday for their 13th win in 16 games. The Cubs, who were 7-13 at this point a...

Cubs Top Mets for
12th Win in 15 Games

Apr 21, 2008 11:14 PM CDT

Cubs Top Mets for 12th Win in 15 Games

Zambrano pitches well in victory

(Newser) - Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie homered Monday night as the surging Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-1 for their 12th win in 15 games. Zambrano (3-1) allowed five hits and a run with two walks and four strikeouts. Chicago's ace was...

Utley Unbelievable in Phillies Win

Apr 21, 2008 12:21 AM CDT

Utley Unbelievable in Phillies Win

Second baseman goes 3-for-3 with two homers

(Newser) - Chase Utley hit two home runs and Pedro Feliz added a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the seventh to help the Philadelphia Phillies avoid a sweep and beat the New York Mets 5-4 last night. Utley went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and two runs as the Phillies won the finale of...

Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Apr 20, 2008 12:04 AM CDT

Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Perez gets win as NY takes fourth straight from Philadelphia

(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...

Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4

Apr 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4

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

(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...

Nats Hand Mets
Win in Extras

Game of the Night

Apr 18, 2008 12:36 AM CDT

Nats Hand Mets Win in Extras

Hanrahan's wild pitch gives Mets the sweep

(Newser) - It took 14 innings for the Mets to beat the Nationals tonight, 3-2. And it wasn’t even their offense that did it. New York’s Damion Easley scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Joel Hanrahan to conclude the 4:45 game. The win gave the Mets...

Yanks, Mets Dig In for
Stadium Sell-Offs

Apr 17, 2008 2:11 PM CDT

Yanks, Mets Dig In for Stadium Sell-Offs

Teams expect to make millions auctioning off pieces of closing parks

(Newser) - Demolition isn’t usually very profitable—unless you’re knocking down Yankee Stadium or Shea Stadium and auctioning off every last brick. When New York’s stadiums close at season’s end, they’ll transform into a merchandising windfall, Newsweek reports. Seats, lockers, scoreboards and maybe even infield dirt will...

Maine Pitches Mets Past Nats

Apr 16, 2008 10:07 PM CDT

Maine Pitches Mets Past Nats

Beltran belts first HR of year in victory

(Newser) - Carlos Beltran hit his first homer of the season, a three-run shot in the fifth inning, to back John Maine's solid start and lead the New York Mets past the Washington Nationals 5-2. Jose Reyes also connected for the first time and Ryan Church hit his second home run to...

Dad Falls to Death at Ballpark

Apr 16, 2008 12:44 PM CDT

Dad Falls to Death at Ballpark

Dad tumbles from escalator after Mets game

(Newser) - A 36-year-old father of two died after falling four stories from a Shea Stadium escalator last night, Newsday reports. Antonio Nararainsami was leaving the ballpark with family members when he tumbled over the railing of the non-moving escalator. Police are looking into the possibility that Nararainsami was "surfing"...

Wright Place, Wright Time
for Mets

Apr 15, 2008 11:09 PM CDT

Wright Place, Wright Time for Mets

Pelfrey, bullpen blank Nationals; NY slugger gets 5 RBI

(Newser) - David Wright homered and drove in five runs, Jose Reyes returned to the lineup with four hits and the New York Mets beat the struggling Washington Nationals 6-0 Tuesday night behind Mike Pelfrey's strong pitching performance. Pelfrey (2-0) pitched a career-high seven innings in his 19th major league start, his...

Brewers Outrun
Mets, 9-7

Apr 13, 2008 5:45 PM CDT

Brewers Outrun Mets, 9-7

Gabe Kapler comes up big for Milwaukee

(Newser) - Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers. Kapler, who managed in the Red Sox organization last season, homered for the second straight day, doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Brewers beat the Mets 9-7 today. The 32-year-old Kapler came...

Brewers' Homers Doom Santana, Mets

Apr 12, 2008 6:02 PM CDT

Brewers' Homers Doom Santana, Mets

Sheets overcomes rough start to end Milwaukee's slide

(Newser) - Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets' new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win over New York today. Home runs by Bill Hall, Rickie Weeks and Gabe Kapler helped Milwaukee come from behind and Sheets (2-0) overcame a shaky start to help Brewers end a...

Mets' Figueroa Gets First Win
in Five Years

Apr 11, 2008 10:36 PM CDT

Mets' Figueroa Gets First Win in Five Years

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

(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...

Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils

Apr 10, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils

Four errors doom Philadelphia in Queens

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Phillies fell apart without Jimmy Rollins. Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets' injury-riddled pitching staff an encouraging boost, and the Phillies played a painfully sloppy game without their MVP shortstop in New York's 8-2 victory Wednesday night. The Mets ended a nine-game losing streak to Philadelphia, taking advantage of...

Phillies Beat Mets in
Final Shea Opener

Apr 8, 2008 5:03 PM CDT

Phillies Beat Mets in Final Shea Opener

Moyer shuts down NY offense; Delgado error keys Phillies rally

(Newser) - Carlos Delgado and the New York Mets botched the final home opener at Shea Stadium the same way they squandered a big lead in the NL East last year. April or September, doesn't seem to matter. The Mets can't find a way to hold off Philadelphia. Jamie Moyer pitched...

Johnson Hits Grand Slam as Braves Top Mets

Apr 5, 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Johnson Hits Grand Slam as Braves Top Mets

Injured 2B breaks open close game in 7th inning

(Newser) - Kelly Johnson's pinch-hit grand slam broke open a close game and the Atlanta Braves overcame a rare call reversal and beat the New York Mets 11-5 today. Johnson, the Braves regular 2B, didn't start for the third straight game due to his sore right knee. With two outs in the...

Martinez Hurt
as Mets Lose
to Marlins

Apr 2, 2008 3:15 AM CDT

Martinez Hurt as Mets Lose to Marlins

Rookie's home run in the 10th wins it for Florida

(Newser) - Robert Andino hit his first career home run with two out in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Florida Marlins a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. The Florida bullpen was outstanding, allowing just three hits and one run over seven innings after Florida starter Rick...