New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) shakes hands with teammates after the top of the seventh inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
NEW YORK – Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Francisco Lindor had three hits and three RBIs as New York took the opener 8-5, and the Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.