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The host Philadelphia Phillies completed their first four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 23 years Monday night with a 5-0 victory.

The Mets officially shut down John Maine on Monday. But they have not given up hope that he will pitch again this season.

In five and two-thirds innings, John Maine allowed eight runs on 10 hits (two of them home runs) while throwing 105 pitches.

John Maine is tentatively on schedule to pitch again in Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon, when the Mets conclude a four-game series with the Pirates.

John Maine worked five innings and gave up one hit while walking four batters and striking out six.

The Mets Manager said he would consider moving a starter like John Maine, Oliver Pérez or Mike Pelfrey to the bullpen in late innings.

John Maine said he would be ready to come off the disabled list Wednesday and pitch in Washington against the Nationals.

John Maine was placed on the disabled list Sunday with soreness in the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

After suffering discomfort in his strained rotator cuff, John Maine will not pitch again until Friday night’s game against Florida.

With Pedro Martínez out, Oliver Pérez will pitch in the series against the Phillies along with Johan Santana and John Maine, which could be a blessing in disguise.