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Game 154: Win

Mets 12 Nationals 6 If this were 1960, the season would be over … instead, we have eight more tune-up games. John Maine looked so-so in his five innings, giving up five walks, three hits, and four runs. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading

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Game 153: Loss

Nationals 3 Mets 2 The Mets have lost three in a row very few times this year — maybe three times? — so this was a rare occurence indeed. Luckily, these last games mean nothing in the grand scheme of … Continue reading

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Game 152: Loss

Marlins 5 Mets 2 The Mets lost, but that was hardly the point. This was another tune-up for Pedro Martinez. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the old Petey on the mound. Though his numbers were okay, and Mr. Willie said he was … Continue reading

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Game 151: Loss

Marlins 6 Mets 3 Though it means nothing, it was a tough game to lose, considering that baby fat boy himself, Miguel Cabrera, poked his head into the pregame interview with Willie Randolph and yelled “we’re gonna win today!”. Mr. … Continue reading

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Game 150: Win

Mets 3 Marlins 2 For a while there, it looked like Tom Glavine might be the burro as the hungover Mets irregulars had a hard time scoring runs against the Marlins. Glavine has been bitten by enough bad luck in … Continue reading

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Game 149: Win

Mets 4 Marlins 0 FINALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It took the dumb luck and secret vulcan power of Steve Trachsel to clinch the NL East title … but hey, we’ll take it. Trachsel pitched one of the games of his life — … Continue reading

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Game 148: Loss

Pirates 3 Mets 0 For the third day in a row, the New York Mets showed no interest whatsoever in clincing the NL East. John Maine did not pitch well, but somehow managed to allow just two runs through six-plus … Continue reading

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Game 147: Loss

Pirates 3 Mets 2 The Mets wasted a valiant effort by El Duque, who pitched seven marvelous innings and allowed only 2 runs on 6 hits and struck out 7. It appears that Orlando Hernandez is getting warmed up for … Continue reading

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