Just as the New York Mets were beginning to accept the fact they'd have to rely on some old-school small ball to generate offense until at least some of their everyday players returned form the injured list, the fill-ins went and had the Mets' biggest and most powerful game of the year Saturday night.
The Mets will look to build off a long-awaited outburst Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Braves in the finale of a series shortened from three games to two due to rain.
Ace right-hander Jacob deGrom (3-2, 0.80 ERA) is expected to take the mound on his usual four days rest.