ATLANTA — Robert Gsellman was on the verge of disaster in the seventh inning Thursday, but somehow stayed in the game long enough to sanitize his own mess.
The Mets’ beleaguered right-hander entered to protect a four-run lead over the Braves, but loaded the bases on two singles and a walk. Then, however, Gsellman struck out Ozzie Albies and retired Josh Donaldson to end the threat.
“Hopefully it will give us some momentum in the bullpen and we all get on the same page and start getting quicker outs instead of making stressful innings,” Gsellman said after the Mets’ 6-3 victory.