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Mets Game 111: Win Over Padres

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Padres 1 Put away that broom — there will be no sweep in San Diego! One of the big reasons the Mets acquired Johan Santana was to avoid prolonged losing streaks. What they didn’t count on, though, were … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 106: Loss to Cardinals

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cardinals 12 Mets 7 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse … Thanks to Iron Mike, the Mets were able to touch the previously untouchable Joel Pineiro for 7 runs on 11 hits in only five frames. Combine … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 100: Win Over Rockies

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Rockies 0 Break up the Mets! The steamrolling juggernaut known as the New York Mets flattened the Rockies for their fifth consecutive victory. The Mets’ offense singled Jason Hammel to death in the second inning, giving ace Johan … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 95: Loss to Astros

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Astros 5 Mets 4 The Mets finally got some offense, and had their ace on the mound. But their ace did not pitch like an ace. Johan Santana was removed from the game after allowing five runs on a career-high … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 90: Win Over Braves

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Braves 1 It took them 90 games, but the Mets finally learned how to play small ball. Johan Santana and Kenshin Kawakami engaged in a pitchers’ duel for the first five innings, before the Mets scratched out two … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 86: Win Over Reds

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Reds 0 The Jeff Francoeur Era has begun — and it’s begun with a bang. Sparked by Francoeur’s spectacular defense, ICBM-like warmup throws between innings, and clutch hitting, the Mets ravaged the Reds 4-0. Francoeur wasted no time … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 81: Loss to Phillies

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 2 Mets 0 Sweepstakes are great, especially if you win. Sweeps week is cool. The book series “Sweep” is supposedly entertaining, particularly if you’re into witches. Hiring a chimney sweeper is a fine idea. Getting swept in Philadelphia, however, … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Phillies

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

The phireworks will be on the phield in Philadelphia this weekend, as the second-place Mets take on the phirst-place Phillies in a series that could be a turning point in the season for both teams. In case you hadn’t noticed, … Continue reading →

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