THE SIDELINES : Reuschel, Relievers Post 5-Hitter as Giants Shut Out Mets, 5 to 0
Rick Reuschel and two relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat New York 5-0 today, shutting out the Mets for the second straight game.
Reuschel, 15-5, allowed three hits in six innings for his second straight victory since coming off the 15-day disabled list with a pulled groin muscle. The 40-year-old right-hander is 13-24 lifetime against New York, but has won three of his last four decisions against the Mets.
Craig Lefferts went two innings, allowing two hits, and Steve Bedrosian pitched the ninth as the Giants, the leaders in the NL West, recorded their 15th shutout of the season, two more than last year. Only three of the shutouts have been complete games.
Matt Williams drove in two runs with a homer and double.
David Cone, 11-6, had not lost since June 5, winning eight straight decisions. It was also his first loss at home this season.
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