The Mets have been on something of a tear lately. Over the last eight games the Mets have six wins, with two series wins. The ragtag group of replacement players are a living embodiment of all the great underdog movies. But this game was a different challenge, having to face the Braves’ Goliath to their David. The Mets were sending the inconsistent David Peterson out to face the Braves buzzsaw offense, but the Braves had the inexperienced Allan Winans to face the hot lineup the Mets have been surprising with.
Despite some hard hit, long fly outs, the first inning was quiet for both teams.