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Mets Game 54: Loss to Nationals

Mets 7 Nationals 1 Nothing to do here but chalk it up to a bad day. From his very first pitch, John Maine was absolutely pasted by the Nats hitters — even the outs were hit hard. He struggled mightily … Continue reading

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Mets Game 53: Win Over Nationals

Mets 3 Nationals 1 Sparked by fearless leader Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets showed tremendous resolve, grittiness, determination, and gumption in beating the Washington Nationals in ten innings. Beltran led the offense with a booming double in the first … Continue reading

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Mets Game 46: Win Over Nationals

Mets 7 Nationals 4 As expected, the Mets clobbered the Nationals to finish off a three-game sweep and replace the Phillies in the top perch of the NL East. Johan Santana was terrible (for Santana … for mere mortals, he … Continue reading

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Mets Game 45: Win Over Nationals

Mets 6 Nationals 1 After watching two games with the Nationals, it’s clear the Mets have no fear of falling into the NL East cellar — even if all eight of their regulars go on the 60-day disabled list. Because … Continue reading

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Mets Game 44: Win Over Nationals

Mets 5 Nationals 2 The Mets bullpen tried their mightiest to blow the game, but discovered what a tall order it is to hand a game to the lowly Nationals. John Maine pitched six innings of four-hit ball, and the … Continue reading

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Mets Game 17: Win Over Nationals

Mets 8 Nationals 2 The red-hot Mets blew out the Nationals to win their second consecutive game. New York’s struggles with runners in scoring position are a distant memory, as the offense came through with four base hits out of … Continue reading

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Mets Game 16: Win Over Nationals

Mets 4 Nationals 3 How difficult is it to miss a slam dunk? Because the Mets came darn close to pulling it off. With ace Johan Santana going to the hill against the worst team in baseball, and a fully … Continue reading

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Milledge Demoted

Where They Are Now: Lastings Milledge After starting the season 4-for-24 (.167) with 10 strikeouts as the Nationals’ leadoff batter, former Met Lastings Milledge was optioned to AAA. “He is still a work-in-progress as a leadoff man,” assistant general manager … Continue reading

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