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Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirates

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Reliever Mark Melancon said his heart sunk. Second baseman Brandon Inge figured, that's it, two runs. Pedro Alvarez watched from third base and tossed his head back, disappointed.

Hefner has no luck, Mets lose to White Sox 6-3

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:18:11 -0400

NEW YORK - No luck, no run support - no wins for Jeremy Hefner.

Peavy returns, pitches White Sox past Mets 6-3

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:07:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Jake Peavy's back was just fine. So was the White Sox offense, for a change.

Freeman powers Braves past Niese, Mets 9-4

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman is returning to form and Brian McCann is returning to the lineup. That's good news for the Atlanta Braves.

Mets' Wright sits out at Miami with stiff neck

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:03:45 -0400

MIAMI - New York Mets third baseman David Wright was held out of the starting lineup Monday night at Miami because of a stiff neck, and said he hoped to miss only one game.

Valdespin slams Dodgers in 10th, Mets win 7-3

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:22:37 -0400

NEW YORK - Jordany Valdespin hit a grand slam in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 Wednesday night to save early sensation Matt Harvey from his first loss of the season.