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Mets Game 34: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 6 Mets 4 Burning rubber is not something the Mets do well. For the sixth time in as many chances, the Mets failed to take the “rubber match” of a three-game series. As a result, the Nationals enter Thursday … Continue reading

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Mets Game 33: Win Over Nationals

Mets 8 Nationals 6 The last time the Mets brought up a lefthanded-hitting slugger from AAA, they went on a 10-1 run. Tonight, lefthanded-hitting slugger Chris Carter — fresh up from AAA — ripped a double to drive in the … Continue reading

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Inside Look: Nationals

About a month ago, Washington walked into Flushing and beat the Mets two out of three — a series that ended with Livan Hernandez outdueling Johan Santana. At the time, many people had preconceived notions about each team’s prospects — … Continue reading

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Mets Game 32: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 3 Mets 2 Another close game, but the Mets fall short. Game Notes John Maine pitched fairly well, tossing 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks. I couldn’t tell by the off-kilter angle of … Continue reading

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Mets Game 6: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 5 Mets 2 New York Mets fans, welcome to the basement. The game ended nearly as quickly as it began. With the bases loaded in the first inning, Josh Willingham blasted a drive off the wall above the centerfield … Continue reading

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Mets Game 5: Loss to Nationals

Nationals 4 Mets 3 It wasn’t even that close. If you simply checked the boxscore, or watched a postgame report, you might have been deluded into thinking that Oliver Perez pitched well and the Mets played tough but lost a … Continue reading

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Mets Game 4: Win Over Nationals

Mets 8 Nationals 2 One more win this weekend and the Mets will lose last place. Mike Pelfrey pitched well, mixing in the new split as a change of pace to the sinker, and the offense exploded for eight runs … Continue reading

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Inside Look: Washington Nationals

The Mets host the Washington Nationals for a three-game set this weekend, and the series loser will likely be in the NL cellar come Monday. Bet you didn’t think of that, did you? Kind of scary, but true. Both teams … Continue reading

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