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Phillies push Mets further back; Reyes expected back on Tuesday

Published: July 18, 2011

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New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey knew he threw a bad pitch to Michael Martinez, the 28-year old rookie of the NL east division leading Philadelphia Phillies. He got hold of a Pelfrey fastball in the fifth inning, a three-run shot for his first career home run. “I made a mistake, it was supposed [...]

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Home Opener for Mets is beginning of frustration at Citi Field

Published: April 9, 2011

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FLUSHING, NY – Maybe the first New York Mets home opener on a Friday since the 1995 season would make a difference. The 50th home opener, third at Citi Field, had the same result as the season closer last October, a loss to the Washington Nationals. The 6-2 loss to the Nationals Friday reminded many [...]

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DISAPPOINTING END FOR YANKEES AS THE PROCESS BEGINS FOR NEXT SEASON

Published: October 27, 2010

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There is disappointment in the Bronx for the New York Yankees and their fans. Anything less than being one of two teams playing in late October, or not taking another championship is unacceptable. So the process began last Friday evening, after that last pitch in Arlington Texas. The organizational process of making sure the Yankees [...]

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Ramiro Pena propels the New York Yankees to 5-2 victory over Red Sox

Published: August 8, 2010

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YANKEE STADIUM – Ramiro Pena has been flying under the radar for most of this 2010 season. The young utility player has been able to provide key hits for New York whenever they needed it, and in some of the most important games of the season. Pena, who is so vital on the Yankees bench, [...]

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Rayburn and Ordonez Hit Homers to Help the Tigers Edge Mets, 6-5

Published: June 25, 2010

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New York – In a nail biting game at Citi Field on Thursday evening the Detroit Tigers (38-32) defeated the New York Mets (41-30) by the score of 6-5. Despite the loss the Mets were still able to take two-of-three games from one of the American League Central’s best teams. Mets starter Hisanori Takashi (6-3) [...]

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ANOTHER SHUTOUT FOR THE METS; THIS TIME TIGERS ARE VICTIMIZED

Published: June 24, 2010

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New York -   R.A. Dickey could have completed the game and after eight innings Wednesday evening at Citi Field he had the ability to do so. The knuckleball was working, and so was the fastball. But New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel had another intention. Bring in closer Francisco Rodriquez for the ninth even though [...]

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Mets Bats Stay Cold Against Nats

Published: May 11, 2010

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New York – One thing is certain about the New York Mets. They can’t drive runners, home from scoring position. Now 22 runners stranded in the last two games, 11 more Monday evening at Citi Field in a 3-2 loss to a much improved Washington Nationals team. The Nationals moved a game ahead of the [...]

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Soriano Lifts Cubs and Mets struggle again at the plate

Published: April 23, 2010

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New York – Alfonzo Soriano had no problems hitting home runs during his stint in New York as a Yankee. And he certainly likes hitting the long ball against Mets pitching. He was the story Wednesday evening at Citi Field, going 3-for-4 including his second home run of the young season which contributed to the [...]

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Santana the Competitor Leads the Mets over Phils

Published: June 11, 2009

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New York – Johan Santana gave the ball to New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel on the mound in the eighth inning.  He tied a career high giving up four home runs in a game to the Philadelphia Phillies and threw a season low 91 pitches. He also had a RBI double in the sixth [...]

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