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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 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

Manny Stars as Manny in a New Summer Hit

The Dodgers have won four in a row and 8 of 13 since acquiring Manny Ramírez, pulling into a first-place tie with Arizona in the National League West.

Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 10:48 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ramirez, Manny, National League

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.

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

National League Roundup: Phillies Beat Marlins To Widen Their Lead

Rickie Weeks matched his career high with four hits, and the bottom of the Milwaukee Brewers’ batting order chipped in to beat the host Cincinnati Reds.

Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:34 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, National League, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Weeks, Rickie

Sports of The Times: In the Playoffs, No Losers Should Be Allowed

The National League West should be teaching the monarchs of Major League Baseball a lesson, if the strange situation there doesn’t embarrass baseball first.

Posted Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:02 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League

National League Roundup: Brewers Win Again Behind Sabathia

The Brewers equaled a club record with their ninth straight road win and stayed four games back of the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.

Posted Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:19 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Atlanta Braves, National League, Milwaukee Brewers

Astros 5, Mets 4: Wagner Slips Up, and the Mets’ Slide Reaches 3 Games

The Mets’ bullpen squandered another excellent starting performance by Johan Santana and are now in third place in the National League East.

Posted Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Houston Astros, National League

Major League Roundup: With Sabathia’s Arm, Brewers Find Footing

The Brewers equaled a club record with their ninth straight road win, leaving them four games behind the Cubs in the National League Central.

Posted Saturday, August 02, 2008 9:18 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Milwaukee Brewers

Happy Ramírez Says Hello to Hollywood

With the acquisition of Manny Ramírez, the Dodgers may have taken a step towards ending their star power drought.

Posted Saturday, August 02, 2008 12:04 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Torre, Joe, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ramirez, Manny, Los Angeles (Calif), National League

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

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