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Mets rip sloppy Braves for four in eighth, take over first in NL East

Associated Press

Friday, September 19, 2008

ATLANTA -- The up-and-down New York Mets are on a wild ride through September. Just when everyone thought they were headed for another collapse, they've won three straight to move back into first place. Pinch-hitter Daniel Murphy delivered a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the Mets regained the NL East lead Friday night by beating the Atlanta Braves 9-5. Jose Reyes hit a leadoff homer and had three hits to help the Mets move a half-game in front of Philadelphia, which lost 14-8 a ...

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