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Game Recap: Mets 6 -- Phillies 4

TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 4/19/2008 from theropolitans.com

The New York Mets got stellar performances from Johan Santana and David Wright Friday night, as they led the entire game, by varying scores, and eventually beat the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 6-4.

Santana outdeuls Hamels, Mets win 6-4

Enriquefed posted 4/19/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com

For seven innings, the Johan Santana/Cole Hamels showdown was the duel that everyone expected it to be. Heading into the top of the 8th, the Mets held a 2-1 lead over the Phils, but from there Hamels failed to keep up his end of the duel. He loaded the bases on a pair of hits and a walk, forcing the Phillies to turn to their bullpen, which was unable to hold down the Mets who scored 3 runs....

Scouting Report: Deolis Guerra

kileymcd posted 4/19/2008 from www.saberscouting.com

Kiley gives a first-hand report on Twins prospect RHP Deolis Guerra, who was a main part of the Johan Santana trade.

Have the Mets gotten into the Phillies' heads?

metsgrrl.com found this 4/19/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Okay, time to have a little fun … Now that the Mets have beaten the Phillies three straight, is it time to start wondering if the Mets have gotten into the Phillies’ heads? Well, maybe not. After all, Jimmy Rollins hasn’t even ...

Santana takes Mets to 'different level' - MLB

metsgrrl.com found this 4/19/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

PHILADELPHIA -- As you watched Johan Santana overmatch the Phillies on Friday in his first visit to Philadelphia as a Met, it was hard to resist asking this question: Suppose he'd been a Met last year. Suppose the Mets could have sent Santana out ...