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John Buck solo homer. #Mets 2, #Braves 2, bot 4.
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Advice to @cgrand14 : stop getting hit by pitches. Now.
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Yankees up 5-0, but more importantly, Phelps is perfect through 4
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NYY's David Phelps has retired the first 12 hitters in his start against Tampa Bay. Normally no big deal, but the Rays have this... history.
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