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MLB: N.Y. Mets 9, San Francisco 6

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Published: June 4, 2008 at 2:05 AM

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4 (UPI) -- Pedro Martinez went six innings in his first start since being injured, leading the New York Mets to a 9-6 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Martinez (1-0), who injured a left hamstring in his first start in April, gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks, while throwing 63 of 109 pitches for strikes. But he also got a couple of hits and drove in a run.

Billy Wagner recorded the final two outs for his 12th save.

The Mets' offense blew the game open with an eight-run fifth inning. Damion Easley had three hits and capped the fifth inning with a three-run double.

New York has now won six of its last eight.

Barry Zito (1-9) allowed six runs -- five earned over 4 1/3 innings. He gave up seven hits and five walks.

Travis Denker hit a three-run homer -- his first in the majors -- but the Giants went down to their second straight defeat.

Topics: Barry Zito, Billy Wagner, Damion Easley, N.Y. Mets, Pedro Martinez
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