Mets soar past Astros to lead series

Aug 27, 2012

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New York Mets’ Jeremy Hefner hits a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field in New York. AP

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Jose Altuve of the Astros celebrates his ninth inning run with teammate Brett Wallace. Getty Images

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OUT OF THIS WORLD: Tyler Greene of the Astros attempts a double play in the second inning after forcing out Lucas Duda of the Mets. Getty Images

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Ike Davis of the Mets wipes off shaving cream after his game-winning home run against the Astros. Getty Images

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Kelly Shoppach of the Mets keeps Marwin Gonzalez of the Astros from scoring the go ahead run in the top of the ninth inning. Christopher Pasatieri

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SAFE!: 2012 Olympic doubles champions Mike (C) and Bob Bryan talk with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano before the game. Getty Images

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Kelly Shoppach of the Mets takes the throw to tag out Marwin Gonzalez of the Astros. Getty Images

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Bobby Parnell of the Mets fields a come backer to the mound for the final out in the top of the inning. Christopher Pasatieri

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FLYING SOLO: Ike Davis of the Mets hits a solo home run in the fourth inning. Christopher Pasatieri

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Starting pitcher Lucas Harrell of the Astros throws a pitch during the game. Christopher Pasatieri

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