Marlins beaten by the rookie as Mets win in 12 innings.

Publication: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)

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Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez

NEW YORK _ Here's what Tuesday's game came down to: Face the future Hall of Famer on his way out or the hot-shot rookie on his way up.

The Marlins opted for the latter and would probably do it again. Problem is, the right decision doesn't always produce the desired result.

With a man on second and two outs in the 12th inning, Brian Moehler intentionally walked Mike Piazza to bring up Mike Jacobs. The 2005 Double-A Eastern League MVP, Jacobs curled a 2-2 pitch just inside the first-base line for the deciding hit in the 3-2 Mets victory.

In addition to losing for the ninth time in 13...

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