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Closer Brad Lidge got a crucial double play in the ninth inning that sealed a victory over Washington and the Phillies’ second straight National League East championship.

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

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

In the wake of losing left fielder Fernando Tatis and second baseman Damion Easley, Manager Jerry Manuel has fewer options when making his most challenging decisions.

In Monday’s game against the Nationals, Brandon Knight will have to draw on his experience in the 2008 Olympics and pitch under pressure.

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

Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young could be done for the season with a strained left hip.

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.

David Wright blasted a two-run homer that lifted the Mets to a victory over the Washington Nationals that completed a two-game sweep.

The Nationals overcame deficits of two and three runs but were not able to contain Carlos Delgado, who hit two homers for the second consecutive game.