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New York Mets lose two more key players to injuries

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud is checked by Manager Terry Collins, left, and a trainer after he was hit by a pitch on Sunday.

Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud is checked by Manager Terry Collins, left, and a trainer after he was hit by a pitch on Sunday.

(Kathy Kmonicek / Associated Press)
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The New York Mets won their eighth game in a row Sunday, but lost two important players to injuries.

Catcher Travis d’Arnaud broke his right hand when hit by a pitch and reliever Jerry Blevins fractured his left forearm when he was hit by a line drive.

“It’s not a good day,” Manager Terry Collins said after a 7-6 win over the visiting Miami Marlins. “It’s a good day we won and we’ll take that away, but a tough day for us.”

The Mets are already missing captain David Wright (hamstring) and right-hander Zack Wheeler (elbow surgery).

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