Game 135: Mets vs. Braves @ Turner Field

After being swept in Philadelphia, any win will be gladly taken. Maine-Hudson.

The Good: Maine was dominant over seven innings as he struck out eight and only allowed one run. Carlos Delgado hit a three run bomb to center in the first, Reyes hit a homer in the fifth, and Marlon Anderson delivered a clutch, pinch-hit, two-out, first-pitch, bases-clearing double in the ninth to put the game away. Reyes, Betran, and Delgado all had two hits a piece. Aaron Heilman and Scott Schoeneweis pitched the final two innings to close out the game for the Mets.

The Bad: Not a damn thing.

Overall: A win is a win.

Notes: Jose Reyes stole his 73rd base. In the eighth inning, with the game still relatively close, Willie Harris hit a ball to deep right center field which seemed destined for an easy double. Had it been Shawn Green or Lastings Milledge out there, it probably would have been, but Endy Chavez got a tremendous jump on the ball and closed on it for a great catch. With runners on first and second in the ninth, Bobby Cox chose to walk Endy Chavez and load the bases for Marlon Anderson. I'm not complaining about the decision.

2 Cents: Marlon Anderson is just too good at what he does. Boy, did he make me eat my words or what? It's also good to have Endy Chavez back healthy and contributing. It feels good to know that he is an option in the outfield.

Final Score: Mets 7, Braves 1. Record: 74-60.