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METS TAKE PAIR; - The New York Times
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BASEBALL; It Wasn't Easy, but Mets Settle Down at Home - The New
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Mets Gain 1‐1 Five‐Inning Tie After 6‐1 Loss to Dodgers; HICKMAN's
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Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets
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Better Pitching? Mets Think It's in the Wrist, and the Preparation
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Phillies take advantage of Mets meltdown in 8th inning to win game
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Mets Start the Spring as Big Spenders, and Still Carrying a
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1969: The Mets' Magical, Mystical Year - The New York Times
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BASEBALL; Mets Lose Bonilla As Well As A Game - The New York Times
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WHITE SOX TAKE SEAVER; METS ARE STUNNED - The New York Times
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BASEBALL; The Mets Take An Extra Day Off - The New York Times