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NEW YORK -- Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning to help New York to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday that gave the Mets sole possession of first place in the NL East. Oliver Perez struck out 12 in 7 2/3 innings, and Billy Wagner got three outs for his second save in as many days. The Mets took two of three in the series after blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning of the opener. They are alone on top for the first time since April 19. New York improved to 9-4 against the Phillies this year, after going 6-12 against them last season and losing the final eight meetings. Eric Bruntlett had three hits for the Phillies. Wagner, who earned his 26th save, missed the opener with a sore left shoulder. Delgado doubled off J.C. Romero (4-3) with two outs in the eighth after David Wright... [read full story]