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Recap: Houston vs. NY Mets

 

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Collin Cowgill hit a two-run home run to help the New York Mets take a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros in spring training play on Wednesday.

Matthew den Dekker drove in two runs while Jordany Valdespin added a pair of hits along with an RBI and a run scored for the Mets. Dillon Gee was tagged for five runs on seven hits over four innings of work.

Carlos Pena smacked a two-run home run and drove in three and J.D. Martinez had two hits and a run scored for the Astros. Alex White gave up three runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings.

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