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Santana, Wright lead Mets over Phillies

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 18, 2008, in Philadelphia. Santana struck out 10 batters over seven innings in their 6-4 win.

Hostile fans, a hitter-friendly ballpark and a potent lineup didn’t intimidate Johan Santana. He passed his biggest test with the New York Mets so far. Santana struck out 10 over seven innings, David Wright fell a homer short of the cycle and the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Friday night.

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