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The New York Mets (60-54) defeated the San Diego Padres (44-71) 5-3 Thursday night in what proved to be a memorable night for Mets third basemen David Wright. Wright hit his first walk off homerun off his career, a two out, two run homer in front of the home crowd at Shea Stadium. “I don’t know if it was a release of emotion or it just was everybody’s chance to get some free shots in on me. I think guys were taking advantage of giving me some rib shots and some jabs,” Wright said. “I’m always celebrating everybody’s else’s at home plate, and to get to be the one that jumps into the pile is pretty fun.” 

In other, apparently not so surprising news, the Mets bullpen blew yet another lead that Johan Santana gave them. It’s almost expected at this point. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it was the sixth time in 24 starts this season that the bullpen cost Santana a potential win. Five of those six blown leads happened in the ninth inning alone. Santana currently has a 9-7 record, something that is not reflective of his performance at all. 

Aaron Heilman (2-6) was given the win, with Heath Bell (4-5) taking the loss.

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The New York Mets (58-52) took on the Houston Astros (52-57) in Houston Saturday night. It did not go as planned for New York. Once again, Johan Santana pitched a strong game and handed a 4-1 lead over to the bullpen. We all should have guessed what happened next.  Santana earns yet another no decision as the Mets lost to the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings.

Billy Wagner came in with the Mets up 4-2 and eventually loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth inning. Mark Loretta was on third with Hunter Pence, who was on second, immediately following him after a single by Geoff Blum.  Loretta collided with Mets catcher Ramon Castro, which jarred the ball loose.  Pence, still on Loretta’s heels, scored as well.  Loretta referenced himself playing football, as he said, “I felt like a fullback going in there. It was like a car wreck.”

The loss was big for the Mets, who now are two games behind NL East leading Philadelphia. Billy Wagner was charged with a blown save, and Aaron Heilman took the loss.  Jose Valverde was credited with the win.

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Another big game in the works at Shea today. Kyle Lohse (12-2, 3.35) for St. Louis will take on Johan Santana (8-7, 3.05) for New York. After the thrilling 14 inning offensive game last night, we should see a contrast in styles with a pitching duel today.

Consider these criteria when determining a pick for tonight’s game between the Cardinals and the Mets:

- The Mets have won 15 of their last 19 games, and 8 of their last 10 at home

- Kyle Lohse is 5-1 on the road this season

- Johan Santana is only 4-3 at home in New York but has a great ERA of 2.59

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Almost seems like déjà vu, doesn’t it?  The Mets bullpen yet again gave up a big lead that Johan Santana got for them, blowing a 5-2 lead in the top of the ninth as the Phillies won 8-6 in New York.  Santana, who pitched 8 strong innings, gave up 8 hits and 2 runs, while striking out 4 and walking none.  Manager Jerry Manuel made a controversial decision to pull Santana in the 9th for Duaner Sánchez, which was obviously not a smart choice as he gave up three hits with no outs to load the bases for Joe Smith, who was called in to replace Sanchez.

Phils catcher Carlos Ruiz stepped to the plate and grounded into a fielders choice to Jose Reyes, who decided to try to get the force at second on Shane Victorino.  Chalk up another mistake for the Mets as he didn’t reach second before the speedy Victorino, which brought in a run with the bases still loaded.  Pedro Feliciano came in immediately after to replace Smith, which may have been another mistake.  Feliciano gave up a double to So Taguchi, who was 0-16 in pinch-hit opportunities this year.  The double drove in two runs and tied the game, moving Ruiz over to third as well.

Jimmy Rollins came up next and he hit a double as well which drove in two runs, Ruiz being the go ahead.  Ryan Howard eventually drove Rollins home, which was the last of the Phillies 6 run inning.  Brad Lidge, who has not blown a save this year, remained perfect in save opportunities.  He did give up one run, but held onto the lead as the Phillies won 8-6 at Shea.  Chad Durbin was given the win, while Joe Smith took the loss.

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Who would have ever thought, even as little as a month ago, that the Mets would be where they are right now.  After firing manager Willie Randolph and putting Jerry Manuel at the helm, things have only gone up in Mets land.  In their last 13 games the Mets are 11-2, and they are just coming off of a 10 game winning streak as well.  They have an important showdown at Shea against the Phillies tonight.  Both teams have the same exact record, 53-46, and are tied atop the NL East entering tonight’s game.  The Mets send Johan Santana to the mound to square off against new Phillie Joe Blanton.  Joe Blanton was acquired last week for three prospects in the Phillies system.  The Mets lead the season series against the Phils by going 7-3, and sweeping them in their last series.  However, the Phillies last season won 8 straight games against the Mets and eventually became the NL East champs by one game.  That should prove how important this game is to both teams.  Game time is scheduled for 7:10 PM Eastern at Shea Stadium.

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