Marlins 4, Mets 2, Final - Sep. 28, 2008

JOHAN BLANKS FISH, KEEPS METS IN RACE
nypost.com 9/28/2008 — Just like last season, it will come down to the final day. Johan Santana made sure of that yesterday afternoon with a season-saving display of phenomenal pitching in the Mets' 2-0 win over the Marlins at raucous Shea Stadium. Taking the mound just...

Shea what? Mates put faith in Perez for finale
nydailynews.com 9/28/2008 — One day after Johan Santana earned every penny of his mega-contract by shutting out the Marlins, the Mets' hopes for continuing their season beyond Sunday now ride on the quirky left arm of Oliver Perez.

Honestly, I'm already teary eyed [My Shea stadium farewell]
theropolitans.com 9/28/2008 — Yeah, I'm a sap. I literally just woke up, and I flipped on SNY. "45 Years of Shea" is on, and I'm already a little emotional.

Mets 2, Marlins 0: Santana Plays the Role of Ace as Mets Survive
nytimes.com 9/28/2008 — One-named status is reserved for icons and superstars, and Johan Santana reinforced his standing Saturday by single-handedly keeping the Mets’ season alive with a stellar performance. >

This is why the Mets acquired Johan Santana
dejuiced.com 9/28/2008 — After watching today’s New York Mets game, I think Mets fans can point to this game as the reason they acquired Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins before the season. Santana pitched a complete game shutout against the Florida Marlins Saturday afternoon.

Mets falter, bring on the Brewers!
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 9/28/2008 — The Mets collapse is complete. After C.C. Sabathia pitched the Brewers to a win over the Cubs, the Mets season came to an end as they lost to the Florida Marlins, 4-2. The Mets finished out the season with a 3-6 record to stumble out of the playoffs for the second year in a row. As for the ...

Manuel will return as Mets manager
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 9/28/2008 — There are strong indications that Mets manager Jerry Manuel will be brought back by the team in the wake of the Mets' disappointing 4-2 loss to the Marlins that eliminated them from postseason contention.

Marlins vs. Mets - Box Score - September 28, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 9/28/2008 — Florida Marlins Hitters AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG C Maybin CF 4 1 2 0 1 2 1 .500 J Baker C 5 1 1 1 0 3 3 .299 J Cantu 3B-1B 5 0 1 0 0 0 3 .277 M Jacobs 1B 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .247 b- W Helms PH-3B 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .243 D Uggla 2B 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 .260 J Willingham ...

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Mets Game 162: Loss to Marlins — Mets Today

Mets Close Out Shea as Losers; Brewers Go Wild [MLB] — Deadspin

Its Over — Hot Foot

Marlins End Mets Season Again With 4-2 Win — The Mets Report

postGame: Marlins 4 Mets 2 — MetsBlog.com

Bring on the Brewers — The Good Phight

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Marlins SS Ramirez out vs. Mets with stiff shoulder — ESPN.com - MLB 9/28/2008
Hanley Ramirez was out of Florida's starting lineup Sunday because of a stiff shoulder, a potential break for the New York Mets as they tried to win a playoff spot in the season finale.

Bats: Live Updates: Marlins 2, Mets 2 — NYT > Baseball 9/28/2008
The Mets are playing in what could be the final game at Shea Stadium and are tied with the Brewers in the wild card race. The Bats blog is covering the game live. >

Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez out with stiff shoulder — The Seattle Times: Sports 9/28/2008
Hanley Ramirez was out of Florida's starting lineup Sunday because of a stiff shoulder, a potential break for the New York Mets as they tried to win a playoff spot in the season finale.

Mets complete another September collapse (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 9/28/2008
Mets collapse, the sequel. Doomed by a dreadful bullpen that failed them again Sunday, the New York Mets completed their second consecutive September slide with a 4-2 loss to Florida that knocked them out of playoff contention in the final game ...

Bullpen squanders Mets' chances — Major League Baseball News 9/28/2008
The Mets, despite their best efforts to celebrate the end of Shea Stadium -- or, more rightly, to keep Shea relevant for a few moments more -- could not overcome their most pressing adversity, falling, 4-2, to the Marlins on Sunday.

Goodbye Shea: Mets Lose Final Game, Miss Playoffs — Bleacher Report - MLB 9/28/2008
For the second straight year, the Mets lost the final game of the season at home against the Florida Marlins. A win by the Milwaukee Brewers means that, for the second straight year, the Mets will miss the playoffs by one game. The bullpen doomed ...

Marlins 4, Mets 2: Mets Say Goodbye to Season and to Shea — NYT > Baseball 9/28/2008
For the second consecutive season, the Mets were bounced from postseason contention by the Florida Marlins on the final day of the season, sending off Shea Stadium without October baseball. >

Mets Flop on Final Day Again, Miss Playoffs — Wash Post MLB 9/28/2008
NEW YORK -- Mets collapse, the sequel. Doomed by a dreadful bullpen that failed them again Sunday, the New York Mets completed their second consecutive September slide with a 4-2 loss to Florida that knocked them out of playoff contention in the final ...