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Hunter Pence hit a solo homer off Jose Mesa on the first pitch of the 13th inning and the Houston Astros took advantage of a questionable umpire's call to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Tuesday night.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Freddy Garcia on the 15-day disabled list because of a right shoulder strain Saturday and signed Jose Mesa to a major league contract.

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Story | Conversation | August 02, 2004

The Phillies didn't wait for the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen to get to Jose Mesa this time, scoring twice in the eighth to rally for a 5-4 win Wednesday night.

Jose Mesa, who lost his closer's job with the Phillies late last season after struggling to retire batters with men on base, agreed Thursday to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up their option for next season on left-hander Rheal Cormier on Tuesday, but will not exercise their options on right-handed relievers Jose Mesa and Mike Williams.

Phillies reliever Jose Mesa has lost his closer's job again, this time after blowing two save chances in four days.

Mike Lieberthal's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia closer Jose Mesa shoved a reporter in the team's locker room after the reliever failed to convert a save in the Phillies' 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Jose Mesa got his first save since July 30, and Jim Thome and Mike Lieberthal hit back-to-back homers to spark a four-run sixth inning as the Phillies won their fourth straight on Saturday, 5-4 over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jose Mesa and Derek Lowe are among those who need to either increase or maintain their level of play to help their teams make the postseason.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003

Jose Mesa allowed two hits in the ninth inning, including an RBI single by Derrek Lee, as the Marlins edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1.

Jose Mesa cemented a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to cap a three-game sweep for the Phillies, whose winning streak reached a season-high five games.

Seattle 5, Philadelphia 4

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