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Mets Game 47: Loss to Cubs

Cubs 11 Mets 1 This was an overall sloppy, lackadaisical game by the Mets. Maybe Wilpongate had nothing to do with it, but it sure was an incredible coincidence that their worst-played game of the year followed Fred Wilpon’s public … Continue reading

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Mets Game 37: Win Over Rockies

Carlos Beltran 6 Mets 9 Rockies 5 If Carlos Beltran hits three homers and no one is there to see them, do they count? Carlos Beltran strapped the Mets to his back and carried them to victory over the Colorado … Continue reading

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Mets Game 32: Win Over Dodgers

Mets 6 Dodgers 3 How can you not be proud of Jason? Defensive specialist Jason Pridie followed an intentional walk of Ike Davis with a three-run homer to give the Mets a lead they’d never relinquish, powering the team to … Continue reading

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Mets Game 27: Loss to Phillies

Phillies 2 Mets 1 Holding the opposing team to two runs usually means you have a great chance to win — particularly when playing at a hitter-friendly park such as Citzens Bank. Unless, of course, you are facing Roy Halladay.

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Mets Game 22: Win Over Diamondbacks

Mets 8 Diamondbacks 4 I feel like I keep writing the same headline, over and over. The Mets complete the sweep, dusting away the D-Backs in an Easter Sunday victory.

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Mets Game 17: Loss to Astros

Astros 6 Mets 1 The game was actually a lot closer than the final score. The Mets were in it until the top of the 8th when Bobby Parnell balked with the bases loaded and then served up a two-run … Continue reading

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Mets Game 11: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 5 Mets 4 Close, but no cigar. The illusion drawn by Terry Collins is that if only one pitch or one hit in each game went differently, the team could easily be 9-2. First, I’m not sure I agree, … Continue reading

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Mets Game 6: Loss To Phillies

Phillies 11 Mets 0 For a team whose offense is below par due to the loss of Jayson Werth and injury to Chase Utley, they sure score a lot of runs. Roy Halladay was spectacular. Jon Niese was not. As … Continue reading

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