Thursday, April 27, 2017

Mets vs. Braves Game 21 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-5 today for their sixth consecutive loss to drop their record to 8-13 and have now dropped to last place in the National League East. RHP Matt Harvey got the start after he replaced RHP Noah Syndergarrd who was scratched with tendinitis in his right bicep. Harvey wasn't as sharp as he's beem in his previous two starts. He lasted only 4 1/3 innings and allowed six runs on five hits. He had also gave up a career-high five walks. LHP Josh Smoker came in next after Harvey was taken out and pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings. RHP Addison Reed pitched a scoreless top of the eighth. RHP Jeurys Familia allowed a run in the top of the ninth inning.

2B Neil Walker led the offense with three hits. Walker drove in a run on a RBI single in the bottom of the fourth and also scored on a passed ball. 3B Jose Reyes had 2 RBI's with a solo homer and RBI single. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud added a RBI groundout in the bottom of the ninth.

Injury News:  Mets leftfielder Yoenis Cespedes left the game in the bottom of the fourth inning with a pulled left hamstring after pulling into second base on a double.

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