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Mets lose 2-1 pitchers' duel to Marlins

Josh Johnson's dominant outing was just enough tobeat Johan Santana.

Johnson pitched a five-hitter for his second complete game in 45career starts and the Florida Marlins scored two unearned runs toedge Santana and the Mets 2-1 Sunday, handing the New York ace hisfirst loss since June 28.

While Johnson retired 15 batters in a row, Santana was just asgood. The left-hander struck out...

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