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Max Scherzer falters as NY Mets lose to Padres in Game 1
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Max Scherzer's winning streak ends in Mets' loss to Phillies
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Mets beat Marlins, create 1 1/2-game lead over Braves
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With the NL East title all but lost after a weekend sweep by the Braves, the Mets have problems as the postseason nears
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Mets in danger of losing NL East after second straight loss to Braves
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Lowest of lows': After Max Scherzer combusts, the Mets suddenly have an identity crisis
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Mets lose NL Wild Card Game 1 2022
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Mets face massive consequences if they lose the NL East
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Alonso's 3-run HR, 4 RBIs leads Mets over Padres 8-5