After allowing the Braves to beat up on their bullpen in the first game of a double-header, the New York Mets came back with avengence and dominated the Atlanta Braves. The story of the night was rookie Jon Niese, the Mets number one rated prospect coming into this season. The 21-year old Niese went 8 innings allowing 6 hits, walking 2, and striking out 7. After getting attacked in his major-league debut for 5 runs in only 3 innings, he pitched a very strong game and lead his club to a 5-0 victory. Jose Reyes had a strong game, going 3-5 with a solo-HR, and David Wright and Carlos Beltran connected for HR's number 29 and 24 respectively. Atlanta falls to 66-83 and finds themselves out of the playoff hunt in 2008.The Good: Niese pitching 8 terrific innings
The Bad: Atlanta starter Jo-Jo Reyes, who allowed 5 hits and 4 runs in 2 innings.
Photo Courtesy: (Julie Jacobson/AP)
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