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For a Change, N.L. Clubs Are Outscoring A.L. ClubsThe National League is averaging more runs per game than the American League, something it has not done since the designated hitter ruled was implemented.No Excuses, but Plenty of Questions<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/29/sports/baseball/29chass.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/09/29/sports/29chass-75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The 1964 Phillies had a 6 ˝-game lead with 12 games to play and failed to finish first. That collapse was worse than anything that could happen to the Mets this season.After Fourth Defeat in a Row, the Mets Send a Distress Signal<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/30/sports/baseball/30mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/30/sports/30mets-1.75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Up next for the Mets, losers of four in a row, in this tour through the N.L. East contenders is Atlanta, which would like nothing more than to peck away, too.Two Hits, One Short and One Far, Beat the Mets<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/29/sports/baseball/29mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/29/sports/29mets-75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The Phillies, fooled by Tom Glavine through seven innings, tied the score in the eighth inning before finishing off a rousing comeback victory in the 10th.Utley Rejoins Phillies and Shows Them What They Were Missing<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/28/sports/baseball/28phillies.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/28/sports/baseball/28phillies.75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Chase Utley?s return to the Phillies could not have been more urgent as the injury-plagued team opened a four-game series with the Mets.One Swing Is Difference vs. Cardinals Again<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/26/sports/baseball/26mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/25/sports/baseball/26mets.75.1.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Despite struggling at the plate, the Mets earned their fourth win in a row, thanks to Shawn Green?s leadoff homer in the 11th inning.Mets Finally Solve the Brewers? Suppan<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/12/sports/baseball/12mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/05/12/sports/12mets.75.1.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Jorge Sosa pitched well yet again for the Mets, as he lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs and four hits.Mets Come Up Empty in Their Bag of Tricks<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/07/sports/baseball/07mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/05/07/sports/07mets-75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The Mets? short-handed lineup could not sustain a rally, as the team?s chances of tying a major league record with 14 consecutive victories against one team on the road evaporated.In a Switch, Consistency From Pérez Isn?t EnoughOliver Pérez, the king of inconsistency, pitched well but the Mets couldn?t find the offense to complement his performance.Phillies? Howard Beats Out Pujols for M.V.P. of National League<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/21/sports/baseball/21mvp.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/11/21/sports/21mvp.1_75x75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>Ryan Howard?s power and dominant finish with the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2006 season catapulted him to baseball?s highest honor.No Regrets, No Looking Back for Mets' Manager<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/24/sports/baseball/24mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/10/24/sports/24mets.2_75x75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>The Mets have developed a strong nucleus for next season that Manager Willie Randolph hopes will be augmented by shrewd off-season acquisitions.Weather Report for Game 5 May Aid GlavineThe forecast for Monday in St. Louis calls for rain, which would certainly favor the Mets? pitching for Game 5 should it be rained out.Cardinals? Eckstein Perfects the Art of Small-Ball Guile<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/10/sports/baseball/10cardinals.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/10/10/sports/10cardinals.1_75x75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>In a squeeze play, a runner charges home from third base as the batter bunts. David Eckstein has pulled off 13 in his career, with one in each of the past two postseasons.Wright Looks to Playoffs, and the Sky Is the Limit<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/03/sports/baseball/03wright.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/10/03/sports/03wright.1_75x75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>In the second half of the season, David Wright hit only six home runs, a troubling statistic for the Mets entering Game 1 of their National League division series.Mets Are Hoping Postseason Brings Out Beltrán?s Best Again<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/03/sports/baseball/03mets.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/10/03/sports/03mets.1_75x75.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"></a>With the Houston Astros in 2004, Carlos Beltrán batted .435 in the playoffs and tied a postseason record with eight home runs.
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MLB Team Coverage
Team |
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4-1 |
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6-1 |
Detroit Tigers |
6-1 |
Chicago Cubs |
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Cleveland Indians |
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| Los Angeles Dodgers |
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* Odds of winning the 2008 World Series - as of Apr 1,
2008
odds courtesy of sportsbook.com
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