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The Mets' lead in the National League East was cut to 1 1/2 games when second-place Pittsburgh split a doubleheader with San Diego. The Padres won the first game 6-2, ending Pittsburgh's nine-game winning streak, before the Pirates prevailed 9-5.

- Durham's woes: The Reds announced Tuesday that first baseman Leon Durham has agreed to enter a substance abuse program. Durham missed three games in a weekend series at Montreal.

- Dodgers fall: The St. Louis Cardinals beat Los Angeles 3-2, ending the Dodgers' six-game winning streak. L.A. is seven ahead in the NL West.

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Title
Reds pull fast one on Mets;Cincinnati's 11-2 win features 10-run first: [FIRST CHASE Edition]
Publication title
Pages
01c
Number of pages
0
Publication year
1988
Publication date
Jul 20, 1988
Section
SPORTS
Publisher
USA Today, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc.
Place of publication
McLean, Va.
Country of publication
United States
ISSN
07347456
Source type
Newspaper
Language of publication
English
Document type
NEWSPAPER
ProQuest document ID
306082815
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/reds-pull-fast-one-on-mets-cincinnatis-11-2-win/docview/306082815/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
Copyright USA Today Information Network Jul 20, 1988
Last updated
2010-07-25
Database
ProQuest One Academic