Best Start in Team History

The Mets are out to the best start in team history. They beat their arch rivals, the Atlanta Braves 4-3, to extend their record to 10-2. They are 5 games up on the rest of the NL East. That is the first time in Major League history that a team, after the first 12 games of the season, lead their divison by atleast 5 games.

Pedro Martinez won his 200th Game. He dominated the Braves for 6.2 innings, by striking out 8 batters and limiting the Braves to only 3 runs. Duaner Sanchez came in and shut down the Braves for 1.1 innings of relief and Billy Wagner, with Mets fans dreaming of this day when he would come in and dominate the Braves, did just that, and saved the game for Pedros' 200th.


Carlos Delgado added yet another HR (5) and Xavier Nady, continued his hot hitting by also going yard (4).

The Mets look to continue their emegence as a top team in the east, as they battle the Braves tomorrow and Wednesday, hoping to send a message that they are for real and ready to play.

Game Notes:
Paul Lo Duca 3 for 4, R, Double
Carlos Delgado 2 for 3, R, HR, 2 RBI, BB - 11 Game hitting streak
Xavier Nady 3 for 4, R, HR, 2 RBI

Other Notes:
Carlos Beltran stil out with a sore hamstring ( Day to Day)
Cliff Floyd left the game with a sore rib cage ( Day to Day)