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An ominous weather forecast is raising the possibility that contending teams will play doubleheaders in a dramatic and unusual final weekend of the regular season.

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:06 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Weather, Milwaukee Brewers

At Turner Field, Breaks Favor the Phillies

There were grins around the Braves’ clubhouse when it was suggested that Mets fans might be suspicious of how Atlanta plays against the Phillies and how it played against the Mets.

Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 10:30 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves

Mets 9, Nationals 7: Mets Survive, and Keep Pace With Phillies

The Mets’ victory against the Nationals was tangible evidence that they, a day after falling out of first place, are not in denial mode.

Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:33 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

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

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

With Precision, Moyer Baffles Mets

Jamie Moyer is a lot more than just an old lefty with a below-average fastball.

Posted Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Moyer, Jamie

Phillies 6, Mets 2: Martínez Flops, and Mets Fall to Phillies Again

The Philadelphia Phillies blitzed Pedro Martínez, scoring six runs and knocking him out in their victory against the Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Posted Sunday, September 07, 2008 5:32 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro

Sports of The Times: Mets’ Rise Began After Some Simple Accounting

The Phillies can ponder the motivational note from the Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt from Friday night, but the Mets had their own declaration of inspiration earlier this season.

Posted Saturday, September 06, 2008 1:14 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Anderson, Marlon, Schmidt, Mike

Phillies 3, Mets 0: Mets Find Win Over Phillies Is Just Out of Their Reach

The Mets watched their lead over Philadelphia in the National League East shrink to two games with 21 remaining, including two more against the Phillies.

Posted Friday, September 05, 2008 11:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Church, Ryan, Pelfrey, Mike

Voice From the Phillies’ Past Tries to Unsettle the Mets

Mike Schmidt, the greatest player in Phillies history, apparently tried to motivate the team before a series against the Mets. But he cound have incited the opposing team.

Posted Friday, September 05, 2008 10:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Schmidt, Mike

Overworking The Workhorse: Risk or Reward?

Every additional inning he Mike Pelfrey pitches the rest of this season comes with a certain risk.

Posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Sabathia, C C, Pelfrey, Mike

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

Victorino Likes to Stir It Up for the Phillies

Shane Victorino is a big reason the Phillies are surging late for the second consecutive season and threatening to cut down the Mets all over again.

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:45 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets

Phillies 8, Mets 7, 13 Innings: Mets’ Bullpen Finishes the Fall Martínez Started

The Mets fell out of first place slowly and agonizingly Tuesday when they squandered an early seven-run lead and lost in 13 innings to the Philadelphia Phillies

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:18 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets