Mets 3, Astros 7, Final - Aug. 1, 2008

Loretta hits grand slam in eighth, Astros top Mets
sports.espn.go.com 8/2/2008 — Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.

inGame: Astros 7, Mets 3
newyorkmetsdaily.com 8/2/2008 — The New York Mets (58-51) dropped the opening game of a three-game series with the Houston Astros, 7-3 at Minute Maid Park. It’s the Mets second straight loss.

Murphy lasts in Triple-A one day, gets call
nydailynews.com 8/2/2008 — Daniel Murphy's Triple-A career lasted one day. The 23-year-old prospect is expected to join the Mets for Saturday night's game against the Astros, the Daily News has learned. He debuted with New Orleans Friday night.

Series Preview: Astros vs. Mets — Marvin's Mets

Recap: Astros 7, Mets 3 — Mets Prospectus

Astros Grand Slam Does In Mets 7-3 — The Mets Report

How's not making a trade working out now........ — Mets Fever

Bullpen Gets Slammed, Mets Fall To Astros 7-3 — Mets Merized Online

PostGame: Mets 3 Astros 7 — Hot Foot

Leaky Ship: Astros 7, Mets 3 — Amazin' Avenue

Mets Game 109: Loss to Astros — Mets Today

Bourn a late lineup scratch — Major League Baseball News 8/1/2008
Astros center fielder Michael Bourn was slated to play Friday against the Mets but was removed from the lineup just over an hour prior to game time.

Maine getting pushed back — Major League Baseball News 8/2/2008
Mets right-hander John Maine will miss his start against the Astros on Sunday to give his ailing right rotator cuff extra rest.

Loretta's slam powers Astros past Mets — Major League Baseball News 8/2/2008
The Astros used four long balls for all their runs in Friday's 7-3 win against the Mets on Friday night at Minute Maid Park.

Astros 7, Mets 3: Martínez Lasts 5 Innings; Mets’ Struggles Continue — NYT > Baseball 8/2/2008
After Pedro Martínez left the m0und on Friday, the Astros pinch-hitter Mark Loretta hit a grand slam against Mets reliever Aaron Heilman to break a 3-3 tie. >

Loretta's slam carries Astros over Mets 7-3 — Boston.com -- Baseball News 8/2/2008
Pinch-hitter Mark Loretta hit a tie-breaking grand slam off Aaron Heilman in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 7-3 on Friday night.

Late slam dooms Mets in 7-4 loss to Astros — Newsday.com - Mets 8/2/2008
Is it too late for Omar Minaya to ask for a do-over? The GM was probably reaching for his cell phone during the eighth inning of Friday's 7-3 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Mets can't get big hit, Pedro OK for five innings — Newsday.com - Mets 8/2/2008
HOUSTON - Is it too late for Omar Minaya to ask for a do-over? The general manager was probably reaching for his cell phone during the eighth inning of Friday's 7-3 loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Mets lose, Pedro OK for five innings — Newsday.com - Mets 8/2/2008
Is it too late for Omar Minaya to ask for a do-over after the Mets' 7-3 loss to the Astros?