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7,484: 2008-style bullpen indigestion returns, but Mets hold on

No more leadoff hits! Our no-hitter hopes were dashed early and the 2008-style bullpen indigestion returned Wednesday night, but the New York Mets held on for a 9-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in a marathon nailbiter. Mets’ closer Francisco … Continue reading

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7,483: Mets win, embark on another season of no-hitter futility

So much for the opening day no-no! Well, we had high hopes for an Opening Day no-no, but perhaps we’re just saving that moment for the first Mets game at Citi Field. The lack of a no-no was about the … Continue reading

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Bring on the Phils, we’re tied for first

The Philadelphia Phillies will enter Shea Stadium Tuesday with only a share of the N.L. East lead. The New York Mets scored two unearned runs in the top of the tenth Sunday to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5. Meanwhile, back … Continue reading

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Mets lose second straight but remain a game back from Phils

The New York Mets wasted 10 hits by grounding into three double-plays, the heart of the batting order stranded the bases loaded and the bullpen reverted to its early-season ways Saturday night as the Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds … Continue reading

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Mets’ streak ends at 10 as count climbs to 7,417

The Mets’ winning streak ended at 10 Friday night as the Cincinnati Reds tagged starter John Maine for five runs en route to a 5-2 victory. Carlos Beltran went 2-for-4 with an RBI, but the Mets managed just two other … Continue reading

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Mets’ ninth-inning comeback makes it 10 straight

The New York Mets – down two runs to the Cincinnati Reds heading into the ninth – rallied for four runs to capture their tenth straight victory and a share of the lead in the National League East. The Mets’ … Continue reading

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Keppinger single off Perez marks off No. 7,355, Mets win 8-3

Oliver Perez gave up a second-inning single to the Cincinnati Reds’ Jeff Keppinger Sunday to bump the NoNoHitters count to 7,355 games without a New York Mets no hitter. Perez didn’t give up another hit until the sixth inning, when … Continue reading

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Another leadoff hit: Double off Pelfrey maks it 7,354

Today’s day-night doubleheader didn’t even hint that we might witness the first no hitter in New York Mets history. Mike Pelfrey gave up a leadoff double to the Cincinnati Reds’ Ryan Freel in the night game to bump the NoNoHitters.com … Continue reading

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Leadoff bunt single makes it 7,353 games without a no hitter

Corey Patterson lead off the game with a bunt single off Johan Santana Saturday afternoon to bump our NoNoHitters.com count to 7,353 games without a no hitter. It’s the 887th time a Mets pitcher has yielded an opening hit, so … Continue reading

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