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Daily Mets Recap: August 30th, 2008
Wow. In a game that for two and a half hours had fans of the orange and blue thinking that it just wasn't their night, the New York Mets prevailed with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Florida Marlins in Miami ...
Cantu given day to rest weary body
Already the team leader in at-bats, Jorge Cantu had a stretch of 20 consecutive starts halted Wednesday afternoon.
Marlins recall professional baseball's HR leader
Baseball's home run leader joined the Florida Marlins on Tuesday. Dallas McPherson, who hit 42 home runs for Albuquerque, was recalled from the Triple-A team.
Sacrifice fly Marlins' 11th walk-off victory
The Marlins' second consecutive walk-off win was their major league-leading 11th.
Baker's sacrifice fly in 9th inning beats Braves
Jorge Cantu homered and John Baker hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the ninth, helping the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Monday.
Gregg gives up late homer to Beltran
Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, left, touches second base for the out as New York Mets' David Wright slides in on a fielder's choice hit by Carlos Delgado during the third inning of a baseball game ...
Beltran's ninth-inning grand slam powers Mets
New York Mets' Luis Ayala of Mexico delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins Friday, Aug.
Whenever it's seemed like Charlie Morton's fragile psyche has incurred a devastating blow, the rookie right-hander has responded with an outing that proves that he has both the determination and talent to ...
Making his second start Friday, Paul Lo Duca provided perhaps the single biggest component the Marlins ' offense has been lacking: a selfless table-setter between Hanley Ramirez and the middle of the order.
Cantu addresses young Mexicans
The Mexican Little Leaguers were a victory shy of bringing home the title, but countryman Jorge Cantu is no less proud of them.
Third base umpire Jerry Meals, watches Florida Marlins third baseman Jorge Cantu, left, catch Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot stealing third base in the third inning on Sunday in Miami.
Wilson gets Giants' 'W' after blowing Cain's win
The fates demanded it. So it was Wednesday night when Wilson allowed a two-out, three-run homer in the ninth inning to Marlins pinch-hitter John Baker, turning Cain's 5-2 gem into a 5-5 pumpkin.
Nolasco pitches, bats the Marlins to win.
Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla waits to congratulate Jorge Cantu after Cantu hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug.
Nothing This Team Does Surprises Me Any More, Part Deux: Cubs 6, Marlins 5
I happened to be in the car at the end of last night's game, and honestly, I'm lucky I didn't drive right off the road when Daryle Ward smashed his game-winning, pinch-hit, three-run homer off Kevin Gregg, ...
Ward's pinch-hit homer lifts Cubs past Marlins
Florida Marlins' Jorge Cantu, left, gets safely back to second as Chicago Cubs second baseman Mike Fontenot misses the ball during the fifth inning of the baseball game in Miami, Friday, Aug.
Marlins Notebook: Cantu could be candidate for Comeback Player award
While struggling last season with Tampa Bay, Jorge Cantu said he found inspiration by watching teammate Carlos Pena, who revived his career by hitting .282 with 46 home runs and 121 RBI.
Uggla takes responsibility for mistake
Dan Uggla didn't have to go straight to his locker after Monday's game. The Marlins' second baseman could've hung out in the showers or gone to get something to eat until the media left.
Powerful Jacobs, Cantu can't lift Florida
Despite reaching a milestone, the Marlins took a step backwards in the standings on Saturday night at Shea Stadium.
With Cantu's shot, Marlins make history
Jorge Cantu's estimated 375-foot home run in the third inning on Saturday night at Shea Stadium helped launch the Marlins into baseball history.
Quick hook for De La Rosa as Rox fall
The Rockies' unpredictable left-hander Jorge De La Rosa didn't have any more answers after his 1 2/3-inning outing in a 12-2 loss to the Marlins on Thursday night than during it.