Johan, Mets get better of Hamels, Phils

 
After Johan Santana outdueled Cole Hamels in a classic pitching matchup, the Mets held on to edge the Phillies, 6-4, before a sellout crowd of 45,156 on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. [link]

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