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• Mets 5, Marlins 4: Beltrán’s Slam Caps Mets’ Rally

  A blast by Carlos Beltrán gave the Mets a victory and a two-game lead in the National League East over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies. Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Beltran, Carlos, National League

• Mets 8, Marlins 6: Rookie and Veteran, Up from Minors, Propel Mets

  Daniel Murphy hit a fastball over the left-field fence for a two-run home run, his first homer in the majors, leading the Mets to victory over the Florida Marlins. Posted Saturday, August 09, 2008 11:25 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, National League, Murphy, Daniel

• Marlins 7, Mets 5: Pelfrey’s Streak Ends, and the Mets Fall Out of First

  The Florida Marlins knocked out Mike Pelfrey after he pitched four innings, and went on to win, ending the Mets’ weeklong stay atop the National League East. Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:38 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Pelfrey, Mike, National League

• Major League Roundup: Cubs Fans Cheer for Newcomer, Then Fall Silent After Homer

  Jeremy Hermida came in for catcher Paul Hoover and hit a pitch over the right field wall off Bobby Howry, helping the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 win over the cubs. Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 9:31 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, National League

• National League Roundup: Another Winning Hit Lifts Marlins

  The Florida Marlins tightened the National League East race by beating the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2. Posted Sunday, July 20, 2008 8:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins, National League

• Op-Extra Guest Columnist | Heading Home: The Problem With Being Preordained

  The retired Cubs outfielder revisits his former team’s epic 2003 collapse, and the failed expectations that accompanied it. Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 10:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Athletics and Sports, Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, National League, World Series