Mets’ first no-hitter

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Jun 2, 2012

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, hugs manager Terry Collins after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field in New York. AP

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Johan Santana of the Mets gets a shaving cream pie in the face from Justin Turner. Getty Images

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Mets players surround Johan Santana in celebration of his no-hitter. AP

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An injured Mike Baxter is seen after making a great catch during the 7th inning to keep the no-hitter going. Bill Kostroun

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Cardinals manager Mike Matheny argues with third base umpire Adrian Johnson over the foul call of a line drive by Carlos Beltran, as home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom and Mets third baseman David Wright listen at left in the 6th inning. AP

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Mets’ Kirk Nieuwenhuis makes a catch on a ball hit by Cardinals’ Tyler Greene as teammate Omar Quintanilla tries not to run into Nieuwenhuis. Bill Kostroun

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…AT THE OLE BALL GAME: Mets catcher Josh Thole holds the ball as Cardinals batter Shane Robinson reacts after he was struck out. Reuters

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DOIN’ IT WRIGHT: David Wright of the Mets hits a double in the 4th inning. Getty Images

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Mets’ Daniel Murphy hits an RBI triple driving home teammate David Wright during the 4th inning. Neil Miller

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Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana is seen celebrating after the game. Bill Kostroun

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