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Mets' Wagner, Church, Maine on mend as division race heats up

ESPN.com news services

Saturday, August 9, 2008

NEW YORK -- There were indications Saturday the banged-up Mets are on the road to recovery. The Mets, who entered Saturday night's game against Florida a half-game ahead of the Marlins, stood a game back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the tightly bunched NL East. But ailing closer Billy Wagner, working his way back from a strained left forearm, played catch before the game. Outfielder Ryan Church (concussions) took batting practice and was scheduled to leave for the Mets' training comple ...

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