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NEW YORK | Wright completes long comeback, Mets lose to Marlins 8-1

NEW YORK | Wright completes long comeback, Mets lose to Marlins 8-1

NEW YORK — David Wright finally made it back into a major league game Friday night, grounding out in his first plate appearance for the Mets in nearly 2½ years as New York lost 8-1 to the Miami Marlins.

Sidelined by neck, back and shoulder injuries since May 27, 2016, the 35-year-old Wright pinch-hit leading off the fifth inning and received a warm ovation from the Citi Field crowd. With fans on…

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NEW YORK | Wright grounds out on 1st swing for Mets in almost 2½ years

NEW YORK | Wright grounds out on 1st swing for Mets in almost 2½ years

NEW YORK — David Wright finally made it back into a major league game Friday night, grounding out in his first plate appearance for the New York Mets in nearly 2½ years.

Sidelined by neck, back and shoulder injuriessince May 27, 2016, Wright came up as a pinch-hitter against the Miami Marlins and received a warm ovation from the Citi Field crowd. With fans on their feet and his wife and two young…

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