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OTD 2006: Mets Beat Marlins To Clinch NL East Title

The 18-year wait for a division title ended on a Monday night at Shea Stadium, but it was a certainty for months. The Mets took over the NL East lead on April 6th and never gave it back, maintaining a healthy margin all summer long. Their superior play was rewarded with a postseason clinching earlier than any other team and occurred after a 4-0 win over the Florida Marlins. José Valentín...

OTD in 2006: Mets Clinch NL East

The 18-year wait for a division crown ended on a Monday night at Shea Stadium, but had been a certainty for months. The Mets took over the NL East lead for good on April 6 and maintained a significant margin in the NL East all summer long. Their superior play was rewarded with a postseason clinching earlier than any other team in the majors — which occurred after a 4-0 win over the Florida...

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