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NEW YORK — Former New York Mets pitcher Ambiorix Burgos has been convicted of throwing his girlfriend against a wall and punching her in a motel.

Prosecutors say a jury on Thursday convicted the 24-year-old Burgos of assaulting the woman in September 2008. He faces up to a year in jail when he is sentenced April 3.

District Attorney Richard Brown's office says Burgos threw his then-girlfriend against a wall and repeatedly punched and slapped her when she tried to leave. Prosecutors say Burgos then stepped on the woman and pummelled her as she lay on the floor.

Burgos' lawyer, Edgar De Leon, didn't immediately return an after-hours message seeking comment.

The Mets released Burgos in December.

ST. LOUIS, MO - The New York Mets captured their first World Series title in twenty years today while completing the comeback of the century, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in five decisive games after having been eliminated in the National League Championship Series.  Cardinals fans were left speechless as they emptied New Bush Stadium, and the players themselves were equally dismayed.  "It all came down to who wanted it more," said Cards first base man Albert Pujols.  "You've got to give that team credit, they played with alot of heart and clearly didn't let their sights off the goal.  They kept coming back, even after we ended their season last week."  Manager Tony LaRusa echoed his player's sentiment.  "The Mets are a tenacious team, have been all season.  We played a good game of baseball out there and I'm proud of my guys.  I think we just let our guard down when we knocked them out of the playoffs."

He paused and added, "For them to come back the way they did. . . totally unexpected."