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Mets (22-19) vs. Pirates (19-22), Game 42

Found May 21, 2012 on The "Mc" Effect:
PLAYERS: Johan Santana,  Erik Bedard
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates,  New York Mets
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New York Mets (22-19) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (19-22)

May 21, 2012

Johan Santana (1-2, 2.89) vs. Erik Bedard (2-5, 3.07) (


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