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First-place Phils open key series with host Cards Fri Aug  1 11:15:59 2008 EST
e consistency over this current winning streak, as the Phils have outscored their opponents 40-29 over the last five games. More importantly, the club's winning run has it back in first place in the National League East and one game up on the New York Mets, who were idle on Thursday. Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer in Thursday's 8-4 victory over the Nationals to back a strong showing from Kyle Kendrick, who allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings. Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino had two hits api
Rollins, Kendrick star as Phillies complete sweep of Nats Thu Jul 31 22:18:53 2008 EST
eppered the strike zone with four strikeouts and just one walk. Jayson Werth also homered and Shane Victorino finished 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to 11 games, for the Phillies, winners in five straight and now one-game ahead of the New York Mets in the National League East. John Lannan (6-11) labored through 5 2/3 innings, giving up eight runs -- six earned -- on nine hits with seven strikeouts and three walks. Jesus Flores drove home a run for the Nationals, losers in nine straight
Marlins rough up Pelfrey again as Mets fall out of first place Wed Jul 30 23:07:30 2008 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Josh Johnson pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory since August of 2006, and the Marlins dealt Mike Pelfrey his first loss in over two months with a 7-5 triumph over the New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game series. Johnson (1-0), who missed most of last season due to a right arm injury and had been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, allowed eight hits and four runs over 6 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old right-hander also had two walks and a
Mets' Pelfrey eyes revenge on Marlins Wed Jul 30 10:54:24 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The last time Mike Pelfrey tasted defeat, the Marlins were in the opposite dugout celebrating. Pelfrey will try for a bit of revenge tonight, and a victory in his eighth straight decision, as the New York Mets take on Florida in the finale of a three-game series at Dolphin Stadium. Since falling to the Marlins on May 26, an outing in which he gave up six runs (4 earned) on six hits over four innings to cap a six-start losing streak, Pelfrey has gone 7-0 with a 2.57 earned run
Mets P Martinez slated for Friday start Mon Jul 28 21:42:00 2008 EST
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel announced Monday that Pedro Martinez will return from the bereavement list and start Friday's game at Houston. Martinez has not pitched since July 12 when he aggravated a groin injury in a start against the Rockies. The team then placed the righty on the bereavement list when Martinez's father, Pablo, lost his battle with brain cancer and passed away during the Mets 6-3 win over the Phillies Wednesday night. The plan is to have Mar
NL East-leading Mets open series in Florida Mon Jul 28 10:54:46 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The New York Mets are swinging a hot bat right now and have played well in Florida as of late. That isn't good news for Ricky Nolasco, who tries to reverse his fortunes against the club when the Marlins begin a three-game set with the Mets this evening at Dolphin Stadium. The Mets took two of three over the Cardinals this weekend, scoring a total of 24 runs in the series. New York has plated at least six runs in six of its last seven games, going 5-2 in that span while taking
MLB suspends a pair of minor leaguers Sat Jul 26 18:46:24 2008 EST
d minor leaguer outfielder Jonathan Quinonez and pitcher Yeiger Sanchez for 50 games Saturday after both players tested positive for an illegal performance-enhancing substance. Quinonez, of the Tampa Bay Rays organization, and Sanchez, of the New York Mets' system, both tested positive for metabolites of Nadrolone. Both were playing with their respective Venezuelan Summer League teams. The suspensions are effective immediately. Quinonez was hitting .260 with nine home runs and 40 runs batted in
Knight takes hill for Mets vs. Cardinals Sat Jul 26 11:17:29 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Right-hander Brandon Knight will make his first major- league start and his initial appearance in the bigs since 2002 when the surging New York Mets host the slumping St. Louis Cardinals tonight in the middle test of a three-game weekend set at Shea Stadium. The NL East-leading Mets won the series opener, 7-2, and opened a two-game lead in the division over Philadelphia and Florida. The Cardinals, meanwhile, have lost a season-high five straight. Knight, 32, last pitched in t
Mets move ahead of Phils in NL East behind Perez, Delgado Thu Jul 24 15:02:12 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Carlos Delgado's two-run double in the eighth inning provided the winning margin, and the New York Mets moved into first place in the National League East with a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the rubber match of a three-game set at Shea Stadium. Oliver Perez allowed a run on six hits and struck out a season-high 12 in 7 2/3 innings but didn't factor in the decision for the Mets, who have won three of four and lead the Phils by one game in the East. Aa
Phillies' Rollins late scratch from lineup Thu Jul 24 13:54:57 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was a late scratch from Thursday's series finale against the New York Mets with an undisclosed ailment. Eric Bruntlett started at short and batted leadoff in place of Rollins, who entered Thursday batting .270 and riding a 10-game hit streak. The reigning National League MVP, Rollins was sidelined for nearly a month earlier this season after suffering a sprained left ankle in an April game at Shea Stadium. Since returning from the
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