Nationals 10, Mets 4: Struggling for a Win, Perez’s Bat Comes Through for Nationals

 
Making his ninth start without a victory, Odalis Perez had three hits and two R.B.I.s and pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Nationals past the Mets. > [link]

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I had tickets tonight, pretty glad I didn't go. The Mets got trounced by the Nationals in the first game of a four game series, taking game one by a score of 10-4. Notch this up as another frustrating loss for the New York Mets. And cue the Willie Randolph haters..now!
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Game Recap: Nationals 10 -- Mets 4

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Perez's arm, bat lead Nationals by Mets (AP)

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