The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-1 today to sweep today's doubleheader and improved their record to 27-33. LHP Steven Matz made his season debut today and was outstanding. Matz allowed one run on five hits in 7 innings. He gave up one walk and had two strikeouts. Matz was in command of all his pitches and had pinpoint control. He was efficient and ended up with 98 pitches. RHP Neil Ramirez came in next after Matz came out and pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Tyler Pill pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning.
The Mets offense was scoreless for the first four innings, but came alive in the top of the fifth. RF Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer in the top of the fifth. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth. Pinch hitter T.J. Rivera hit a two-run homer in the top of the eighth. CF Juan Lagares added a two-run double in the top of the ninth.
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