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MLB: San Diego 4, New York Mets 2

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Published: Aug. 7, 2008 at 12:18 AM
San Diego Padres vs New York Mets

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.

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