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Beltran and Pelfrey lead the Mets
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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NEW YORK Carlos Beltran hit a three-run home run, Mike Pelfrey dominated over eight innings and New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies Sunday night for their ninth consecutive victory. (article 6)
The Mets were 5 1/2 games back in the National League East on July 4 and will resume play Thursday after the All-Star break at Cincinnati trailing division-leading Philadelphia by only half a game. (article 6)
Jerry Manuel faced the news media at Shea Stadium on Sunday in what has become an easy give-and-take session of good humor and insight. (article 4)
Before Sunday night's 7-0 victory against the Rockies, Manuel joked about the potential problem injuries have caused - players who stepped in have played so well that incumbents may be hard pressed to get their jobs back. (article 4)
Richie Sexson had three RBIs and Kenji Johjima hit a two-run shot for Seattle, which took advantage of a shaky Oliver Perez to boost its AL-worst road record to 13-25. (article 5)
Dickey (2-3) allowed six hits and struck out five against New York, which absorbed its second consecutive loss since coming home from an eventful road trip. (article 5)
A couple of Mets lost their tempers, too, as new manager Jerry Manuel and slugger Carlos Beltran were ejected for arguing balls and strikes. (article 5)
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Manuel, Mets, Martinez, Pelfrey, Castillo |
Source articles
- Castillo Set to Return, but to a Crowded Spot (nytimes.com, 07/14/2008, 607 words)
- METS' MANAGER JERRY MANUEL SAYS LUIS CASTILLO WON'T IMMEDIATELY START WHEN HE RETURNS FROM DL (NY Post, 07/14/2008, 326 words)
- METS, PEDRO DODGE BULLET (NY Post, 07/13/2008, 647 words)
- Fired Once, Manuel Is Getting It Right (nytimes.com, 07/14/2008, 833 words)
- Ibanez, Dickey Help Mariners Blow Out Mets (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 548 words)
- Beltran and Pelfrey lead the Mets (L.A. Times, 07/14/2008, 183 words)
- Mets Win With a Swagger That Starts on the Mound (nytimes.com, 07/14/2008, 838 words)
- METS FINALLY LOOKING LIKE TEAM TO BEAT AFTER HOT STREAK (NY Post, 07/14/2008, 464 words)
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