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In their victory against the Chicago Cubs, the Mets’ fortunes turned, invigorating their playoff hopes and restoring optimism to fans after three straight losses.

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:38 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Santana, Johan, National League

Braves 7, Mets 6: For Mets, Familiar Beginning, and Same Sad Ending

The Met’s fragile bullpen undermined a solid start by Mike Pelfrey by giving up four eighth-inning runs, sending the Mets to a loss.

Posted Sunday, September 21, 2008 5:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, National League

Mets 7, Nationals 2: A Dominating Victory Gives the Mets Perspective

A night after escaping with an exhausting win, the Mets thoroughly dominated the Nationals, in reasserting themselves as postseason contenders.

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Santana, Johan, Washington Nationals, National League, Playoff Games, Schneider, Brian

Nationals 1, Mets 0: Mets Doing Little to Separate This September From Last

Wish as they may, the Mets are doing a hideous job of making fans forget about last season’s collapse.

Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:56 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, National League, Playoff Games

Nationals 7, Mets 2: After Loss, Mets’ Lead Has Shrunk to a Fraction

In a dispiriting loss to the Nationals on Monday night, the Mets’ lead over the Phillies in the N.L. East fell to a half-game.

Posted Monday, September 15, 2008 10:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, National League

Delgado’s Surge Leads the Mets to the Verge of the Postseason

Carlos Delgado’s flabbergasting hot streak has resuscitated what had been a flagging career for a flagging team.

Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:50 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, National League, Delgado, Carlos

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 6, Phillies 3: Mets Rally to Regain Division Lead

Carlos Delgado hit two home runs for the Mets and drove in three runs, sparking a four-run rally and a win over the Phillies.

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, National League, Delgado, Carlos

Pirates 5, Mets 2: Mets Take Wrong Turn Against Pirates on the Way Home

The Met ended their six-game winning streak in Pittsburgh on Monday.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 4:31 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Pittsburgh (Pa), National League, Pittsburgh Pirates

Mets 2, Pirates 1: Pelfrey Remains Focused as Fielders Back Him Up

Starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey pitched seven shutout innings while giving up seven hits and enduring two notable conversations on the infield.

Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 10:39 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Pelfrey, Mike, National League, Pittsburgh Pirates

Mets 9, Nationals 3: Schneider Feels at Home Against His Former Team

Brian Schneider’s fifth-inning home run sailed over the “Welcome Home!” sign in left-center field in Nationals Park, helping the Mets’ complete a three-game sweep.

Posted Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:10 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, National League, Schneider, Brian

No Move (Yet), but Manuel Gets Desired Result

Shortly after Jerry Manuel suggested that he might move one or more of his starting pitchers into the bullpen, the second-place Mets are one game behind Philadelphia.

Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, National League, Manuel, Jerry

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.