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Pelfrey has trouble with footing, pitching

Mike Pelfrey absorbed a beating on Opening Night at Citi Field as Jody Gerut and Adrian Gonzalez took him deep in the Mets' 6-5 loss to the Padres Monday night. At least he kept his sense of humor intact.

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After Pelfrey inexplicably tumbled over on the mound in the second inning, prompting a visit from manager Jerry Manuel...

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