NL roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Although a new pitcher made a solid debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, it was veteran first baseman Albert Pujols that got all the attention.

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Mets spoil Wang’s return in 8-5 win over Nats (AP)

Neither the trading away of Carlos Beltran nor facing Chien-Ming Wang in his return to the big leagues could slow the suddenly surging New York Mets. Jose Reyes drove in two runs, and the Mets made Wang's first start since 2009 a short one with an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

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Phillies acquire Hunter Pence from Astros (The Canadian Press)

PHILADELPHIA - Hunter Pence is adding his big bat to a pennant race.

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BC-BBN–Giants-Reds,Extra InningsAdvisory, BBN (AP)

Editors: The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds are tied 3-3 after 11 innings. AP Sports

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Wang lasts 4 innings for Nats in return (PA SportsTicker)

Chien-Ming Wang's return to the big leagues was a short and unpleasant one.

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Nationals activate Wang, demote Bernadina (The Canadian Press)

WASHINGTON - Two years to the day after Chien-Ming Wang underwent shoulder surgery, the right-hander is finally ready to start a major league game.

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Projecting the Mets’ future pitching rotation: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

From the Tom Seaver-led Miracle Mets of 1969 to the five-deep 1986 championship team, the best teams in New York Mets history have been built on strong starting pitching. Pitching most likely will lead the Mets back to the playoffs.

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Pac Bel-Tran leaves unfulfilled Mets legacy: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The pitch floated ominously and unhurriedly toward home plate, one of Adam Wainwright's tantalizing curve balls that had handcuffed the New York Mets on many occasions. The bases were fully stocked with Mets, down by a run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the seventh game...

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MLB Note – New York Mets Santana, Johan (Yahoo! Sports)

Johan Santana (shoulder) allowed no runs on two hits in three innings in his first rehab start for high Class A St. Lucie. He struck out three and didn't walk anyone. Santana has been out all season since having left shoulder surgery in September.

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MLB Note – New York Mets Nickeas, Mike (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike Nickeas was promoted to take RF Carlos Beltran's roster spot. He is expected to remain with the club just until July 31 when OF Nick Evans is eligible to rejoin the team. Nickeas went 5-for-20 (.250) over eight games with the Mets in April.

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