Beltran's 3-run HR helps Mets beat Nats (AP)
Published 4/17/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Carlos Beltran hit his first homer of the season, a three-run shot in a four-run fifth inning, to back John Maine's solid start and lead the New York Mets past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Wednesday night. Jose Reyes also connected for the first time and Ryan Church hit his second home run to help New York hand the anemic Nationals their 11th loss in 12 games.
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