Carlos Beltran, Mets walk off with 4-3 comeback win over BravesMay 13th, 2009 Beltran, Mets walk off with comeback winNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran drew a bases-loaded walk from Jeff Bennett with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night for a rare comeback victory. Beltran also scored the tying run in the ninth for the Mets, who have won eight of nine.
Cardinals RF Ryan Ludwick strains right hamstring, leaves gameMay 13th, 2009 Cardinals' Ludwick injures right hamstringPITTSBURGH — St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Ryan Ludwick strained his right hamstring while trying to run down a fly ball in the second inning Tuesday night in Pittsburgh and left the game.
Martin Prado's homer leads Braves over Mets 8-7 in 12 inningsMay 13th, 2009 Braves outlast Mets 8-7 in 12 inningsNEW YORK — Martin Prado homered off Ken Takahashi with one out in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 8-7 Wednesday after wasting three leads. Gary Sheffield tied the score in the eighth with his second home run of the season and No.
Manuel returns to bench as Mets cruise to seventh straight win, 8-4 over stumbling PiratesMay 10th, 2009 Mets roll to 7th straight win, 8-4 over PiratesNEW YORK — Livan Hernandez survived a shaky start to go six innings and the New York Mets welcomed manager Jerry Manuel back from his one-game suspension with their seventh straight victory, 8-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Carlos Beltran, Luis Castillo and Omir Santos each drove in a pair of runs for the Mets, who haven't lost since May 2 at Philadelphia.
Yankees catcher Jose Molina leaves game against Rays with strained quadricepsMay 9th, 2009 Yankees' Molina leaves game with strained quadNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jose Molina left Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays before the sixth inning with a strained left quadriceps. Molina doubled in the fourth inning and hurt himself trying to score on a double by Johnny Damon.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel suspended 1 game for making contact with umpire during argumentMay 9th, 2009 Mets manager Manuel suspended 1 game, finedNEW YORK — Mets manager Jerry Manuel was suspended one game and fined for making contact with an umpire during an argument in a game on Thursday night. Major League Baseball banned Manuel on Saturday, and he was to sit out the afternoon game when the Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Carlos Delgado drives in five as New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3May 9th, 2009 Delgado powers Mets past PiratesNEW YORK — Carlos Delgado hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning and finished with five RBIs, helping the surging New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Jonathon Niese plugged a hole in New York's rotation with six effective innings and Carlos Beltran had a tiebreaking RBI single for the Mets, who improved to 3-0 on their eight-game homestand.
Mets hit 3 homers, Mike Pelfrey beats Phillies 7-5 for 2-game sweepMay 8th, 2009 Mets hit 3 homers, beat Phillies for 2-game sweepNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran and David Wright each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Jose Reyes added a solo shot in the second off an ineffective Jamie Moyer as the Mets again gave Mike Pelfrey the run support Johan Santana has lacked all season.
Mets 7, Phillies 5May 8th, 2009 Mets 7, Phillies 5E_Jos.Reyes (3). DP_New York 2.
Mets 4, Braves 3May 6th, 2009 Mets 4, Braves 3E_Delgado (2), Castillo (3), C.Jones (4), Infante (2). DP_New York 3, Atlanta 1.
Livan Hernandez earns rare win over Braves as Mets edge Atlanta 4-3 to complete 2-game sweepMay 6th, 2009 Livan Hernandez, Mets sweep Braves, 4-3ATLANTA — Livan Hernandez earned only his fourth win in 25 career starts against Atlanta and the New York Mets held off the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night to complete a rare series sweep at Turner Field. The Mets swept two games for their first sweep of any series in Atlanta since winning each of three games in 2007.
Phillies beat Mets 6-5 on Victorino's bases-loaded walk in 10thMay 3rd, 2009 Phillies beat Mets on bases-loaded walk in 10thPHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino's bases-loaded walk off Sean Green with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. Green (0-2) retired the first batter he faced before Pedro Feliz reached on an infield single.
J.J. Putz blows lead for Johan Santana as Marlins edge Mets 4-3April 29th, 2009 Putz blows lead for Santana, Marlins beat Mets 4-3NEW YORK — Even with a rebuilt bullpen, the Mets blew another one for Johan Santana. Cody Ross hit a two-run single off J.J.
J.J. Putz blows lead for Johan Santana, Marlins edge Mets 4-3April 29th, 2009 Putz blows lead for Santana, Marlins beat MetsNEW YORK — Even with a rebuilt bullpen, the Mets blew another one for Johan Santana. Cody Ross hit a two-run single off J.J.
Mets 4, Nationals 3April 25th, 2009 Mets 4, Nationals 3E_Olsen (1), R.Castro (2). DP_Washington 1.