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MLB: San Diego 4, New York Mets 2

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San Diego Padres Chase Headley hits a solo homer in the second inning against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York City on August 7, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)  
Published: Aug. 7, 2008 at 12:18 AM

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Jody Gerut, Brian Giles and Chase Headley hit solo homers for San Diego Wednesday, powering the Padres past the New York Mets 4-2.

The Padres scored their other run on a fielding error by New York's David Wright.

Cha Seung Baek (4-6) got the win, allowing two runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings.

Dan Murphy and Wright each drove in a run for the Mets, who have dropped five of their last six games.

Loser Pedro Martinez (3-3) gave up three runs and four hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Topics: Brian Giles, Cha Seung Baek, Chase Headley, Dan Murphy, Jody Gerut, Pedro Martinez
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