recording three quality starts in row (though he lost each one), Mets' starter Pat Misch was hammered in his three innings of work tonight in Atlanta. He gave up five runs on eight hits, including a massive three-run homer to Braves' rookie phenom Jason Heyward with two outs in the second inning. The Braves won the game 9-3.

Braves' starter Jair Jurrjens pitched in and out trouble all night but was able to keep the Mets' bats at bay. He finished with five 2/3 innings pitched, giving up three runs on six hits and six walks. Other than tonight's start, he has looked great since coming off the DL in late June and will play a major role in September as the Braves try to clinch the division title.

The Mets mustered only three runs, three extra base hits, and a putrid 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position as their offensive woes continue. They did fight back to tie the game in the top of the second after the Braves plated two runs in the ...

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