Sunday, June 11, 2017

Mets vs. Braves Game 61 Recap

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-1 today for their third consecutive win and improved their record to 28-33. RHP Seth Lugo made his first start of the year after being out since last September. Lugo was terrific and allowed one run on six hits in seven innings with 90 pitches. He gave up two walks and had six strikeouts. He picked up his first win of the season. LHP Jerry Blevins came in next and pitched a scoreless bottom of the eighth inning. RHP Addison Reed pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth inning and picked up his 11th save of the season.

The Mets offense got off to a fast start in the top of the first inning on a sacrifice fly by 3B Wilmer Flores. CF Juan Lagares drove in the other run of the game in the top of the sixth after he reached first base on an infield hit.

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