Duda helps make Cespedes a winner in Mets debut

INF Wilmer Flores’ wild week took another turn upward Friday night, when he accounted for both of the Mets; runs and hit a homer leading off the 12th inning to give New York a 2-1 win over the Nationals.

Washington Nationals’ Ian Desmond hits a two-run single off New… A newcomer to a suddenly potent lineup.

Walking through a turnstile at Citi Field this past week was like finding a Golden Ticket in a Wonka bar. Nationals RF Bryce Harper went 0-for-5 and was ejected for arguing with home plate umpire Jerry Meals after an 11th-inning strikeout…. The last time they matched up on July 21 in Washington, deGrom and the Mets won 7-2.

The Mets defeated the Nationals 2-1 in 12 innings on Friday and followed it up with a 3-2 triumph on Saturday.

Collins added that the week’s events showed that New Yorkers, for all the talk of how ruthless and harsh they can be, have a soft spot for those who love them back. “I don’t think there is any question David Wright will play again this summer”, Collins said.

Batting right-handed, Teixeira’s slam off Carlos Rodon (4-4) put New York ahead 6-0 in a five-run second.

Wilmer Flores hit the winning run for New York Mets against Washington, days after crying in a game because he thought he was going to be traded.

Jeurys Familia, who had blown his past three save opportunities, pitched a flawless ninth for his 28th of the season after blowing three since the All-Star break.

The powerful first baseman then tied the game with an opposite-field shot to left off Ross to start the bottom of the seventh.

Buchanan (2-5) allowed three runs and eight hits in 7 1-3 innings.

“Those guys are filthy – two pretty exceptional pitchers”, Duda said.

PHILADELPHIA – Atlanta right-hander Julio Teheran allowed two runs and struck out seven to pick up just his second road win of the season.

“I was surprised”, Cespedes said. Gonzalez got two quick outs as he got Ruben Tejada to foul out to first and then Daniel Murphy to fly out to left.

C Travis d’Arnaud was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, when he went 0-for-4 with a walk in the Mets’ 2-1, 12-inning win over the Nationals.

Fans jumped out of their seats and roared in a delighted frenzy as Flores pumped his arm in the air and circled the bases, pointing to the word “Mets” written across his chest when he came around third. Yes, he’s not the best fielder, and yes, his OBP is not where the Mets are hoping it would be, but in a span of three days, Flores has brought the famous expression Amazin’ back to life.

Following a Yoesnis Cespedes single, his first hit as a Met, Duda turned a first-pitch inside fastball into a towering drive down the right field line and drilling the foul pole.

Alex Rodriguez had two hits, including a double, to reach 1,500 hits with the Yankees and also walked three times while scoring four runs. Not being able to hold it together manager Terry Collins made the best decision for the Mets and to pull him from the game.

If this doesn’t give you goosebumps-or tears in your eyes-I don’t know what to say.

Mets: LF Michael Cuddyer (left knee inflammation) headed to Florida to begin baseball activities at the team’s complex in Port St. Lucie…. His only mistake was a pitch Ryan Braun hit in the first for his 19th home run.

Mets ace Matt Harvey went seven and two-thirds innings, giving up a run on five hits, striking out nine without issuing a walk.