postGame: Mets 6 Braves 3
The Mets (70–57) defeated the Braves (56–71) by the score of 6 to 3 tonight in Shea Stadium.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
I can’t believe I am actually writing this but Mike Pelfrey now leads the team with 12 wins following the first complete game of his career.
Big Pelf was solid and if 3 is your favorite number, take a look at his line: 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts.
As far as the offense goes, what else can you say about Daniel Murphy who clearly meant business in the bottom of the 1st inning with a two out, two run single.
Later in the frame, the Mets tacked on three more runs with the help of a Chipper Jones throwing error, followed by a Pelfrey RBI single.
The Mets now have scored a MLB-leading 103 runs in the 1st inning and have scored first in 83 out of 127 games this season.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, David Wright took out a maple 9-iron and launched one over the fence for his 24th home run.
This was one of the more well-balanced games the Mets have played all season with outstanding pitching, timely hitting and solid defense – and it feels even better against the Braves!
And by the way, I finally get to write a “happy recap!”
Pedro Martinez (4-3, 4.96 ERA) and the Mets look to sweep the series tomorrow night when they welcome Mike Hampton (no, that is not a typo) back to New York, starting at 7pm.
