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Mets struck by Astros

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DOIN IT WRIGHT: David Wright (5) of the New York Mets triples in the 8th inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Getty Images
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Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez (51) tosses the ball after giving up a walk to Mets batter Lucas Duda (21) in the 2nd inning. AP
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J.D. Martinez (14) of the Astros leaps but can’t make a catch on a fly ball by Ruben Tejada (11) of the Mets in the 1st inning. Getty Images
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Chris Johnson (23) of the Astros high fives Carlos Lee (45) after defeating the Mets. Getty Images
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PUT’ER THERE: Fernando Abad (58) of the Astros shakes hands with Jason Castro (15) after defeating the Mets. Getty Images
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Tim Byrdak (40) of the Mets pitches in the 7th inning against the Astros. Getty Images
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TAG, YOU’RE IT: Astros’ Jordan Schafer (1) steals second base as Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada (11) reaches for the tag and second baseman Daniel Murphy (28) jumps out of the way in the 1st inning. AP
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PHEW!: Wandy Rodriguez (51) of the Astros wipes his brow between pitches against the Mets. Getty Images
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Kirk Nieuwenhuis (9) of the Mets walks back to the dugout after striking out in the 4th inning against the Astros. Getty Images