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The slugger had his first opportunity with a runner in scoring position in the top of the fifth, but Luis Torrens was gunned down trying to advance to third on a wild pitch.
The New York Times |
“You can feel the excitement for the Mets,” said Clay Holmes, who will throw the first pitch of New York’s season.
Houston Chronicle |
Valdez allowed four hits and struck out four to two walks in his seven innings, throwing 90 pitches (56 for strikes).

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