Oliver Perez coasted through seven innings, the Mets (Carlos Beltran really) scratched out two runs, and the game was handed over the the only New York Mets All Star Game selection for the final three outs of the game. Billy Wagner got the Phillies down to their last strike before surrendering a two-run home run to tie the game.
The Mets rallied back late with a two-run dinger of their own, off the bat of Fernando Tatis, beating the Phills in 12 innings.
Major props must go to Joe Smith for 2 1-3 scoreless innings of relief.
