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The Mets, meanwhile, began their homestand with a bang against the second-place Braves, with Tyler Naquin going deep twice, Pete Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach going back-to-back, and an Edwin Diaz six-out save. Their efforts combined to take the first game of a five-game series versus Atlanta, 6-4. For more, here’s our recap on the Mets exciting first win of the series.

The Mets division lead is back up to 4.5 games.

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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets that Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been named the team’s Heart And Hustle Award winner. The award honors players “who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game.”

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The Los Angeles Angels hit seven home runs versus the Oakland A’s and lost. Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group tweets that team tied the major league record for home runs in a loss and solo home runs with seven. The Angels were also the first team to ever hit 7 solo home runs with no other runs scored outside those hit out of the park.

Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe tweets that the Boston Red Sox have decided to stick with Jarren Duran as the primary center fielder. In response, outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has been designated for assignment.

The Philadelphia Phillies announce that they have released shortstop Didi Gregorius. He had a -0.5 bWAR in 63 games this year. At 32 years old, a team will likely still take a flyer on him.

JJ Cooper of Baseball America ranks the 72 prospects traded during the trade deadline.

Nicole Hazen, wife of Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen, passed away at age 45 after cancer battle.

Former big league pitcher and current Fox Sports analyst Dontrelle Willis talks about an interesting Max Scherzer story regarding flatulence.

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John Jackson details Daniel Vogelbach’s great start in Queens.

Andrew Steele-Davis discusses Pete Alonso and his strong production after the All-Star break.

On This Date in Mets History

1980: Second baseman Doug Flynn tied a modern major league record by hitting three triples in an 11-5 loss against the Montreal Expos.

Birthdays: Chasen Bradford (33), John Olerud (54), Mardie Cornejo (71)