9
2012
Mets Take Three From Braves – How Sweep It Is!
An article by 72MetsFan
GAME ONE: METS 1 – BRAVES 0
In his first start since 2010, Johan Santana hurled five scoreless innings, and after David Wright struck with a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth off Tommy Hanson, the Mets’ bullpen shut the door on the Braves to preserve the Opening Day victory.
GAME TWO: METS 4 – BRAVES 2
Lucas Duda belted a pair of homers to back R.A. Dickey as the Mets defeated the Braves to clinch the opening series victory. David Wright also went deep, and Josh Thole’s two-out RBI single in the fifth inning put the Mets ahead for good.
GAME THREE: METS 7 – BRAVES 5
Fresh off signing an extension, Jon Niese took a no-hitter into the seventh, then settled for a win as Daniel Murphy and Ruben Tejada each notched two-run doubles. Trying to pick up starter Mike Minor, Brian McCann and Jason Heyward led a late Braves rally that came up short.
YEAH, BABY!!!
About the Author: Drew Staley
On June 1, 2012 Johan Santana officially became my favorite current Met! I'm a Queens native who grew up in the shadows of Big Shea. I was a huge Ron Darling, Dave Magadan and John Olerud fan. Honored to be a part of such a great site for Mets fans. Ya Gotta Believe!
2 Comments + Add Comment
NL East Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 42 | 28 | .600 | - |
| Nationals | 34 | 35 | .493 | 7.5 |
| Phillies | 34 | 37 | .479 | 8.5 |
| Mets | 25 | 40 | .385 | 14.5 |
| Marlins | 22 | 47 | .319 | 19.5 |
Last updated: 06/18/2013
Recent Comments
- Met Maniac: on Mets Super Tuesday Preview: Harvey and Wheeler Headline Today’s Double-Dip: I was thinking more like Bea Arthur.
- BadBadLeroyBrown: on Mets Super Tuesday Preview: Harvey and Wheeler Headline Today’s Double-Dip: LOL! Picture that....Wright getting worn out by...
- Russell Zanca: on Mets Super Tuesday Preview: Harvey and Wheeler Headline Today’s Double-Dip: Sorry, but you're dead wrong on the...
- RandomGuy: on Mets Super Tuesday Preview: Harvey and Wheeler Headline Today’s Double-Dip: I think he's getting squeezed a little...
- Met Maniac: on Mets Super Tuesday Preview: Harvey and Wheeler Headline Today’s Double-Dip: Can you please bring the shoutbox back...
Latest From Mets Minors
Check Out These Great MLB Links!
Photographs From Gordon Donovan
Fans Follow Us On Twitter!
1332 Fans Like Us On Facebook!
2341 Fans Read Our Feed!
1702 Fans Subscribe via Daily Email!
Yesterday the announcers said that Saturday Murphy and Tejada saw a total of 52 pitches in their at bats. Nothing like batting against the other team’s middle relief. I just hope Murphy has figured this double play pivot out, because he is a good offensive player getting better all the time.
What a great opening weekend series for the Mets. I cant even recall us sweeping anyone last season? Lets go Mets!