Valentin left the Mets' 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday with a strained left hamstring. He is listed as day-to-day. Chris Woodward replaced him at second base in the win. (Updated 8/18/2006) Analysis: Valentin is having a comeback season, hitting .285 with 12 homers and 49 RBIs in 105 games for the Mets this season. He had a .170 batting average with two homers and 14 RBIs last year for the Los Angeles Dodgers.