Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Phil Gosselin came to the rescue with a two-
out, two-run single which helped Atlanta claim a 5-3 win over the New York
Mets in the opener of a three-game set.
Cameron Maybin homered and Chris Johnson added three hits for the Braves, who
jumped out to their first 4-0 start in more than 20 years and have allowed
just six runs this season.
Jim Johnson (1-0) fanned three in a scoreless eighth inning, then Jason Grilli
picked up his third save by holding the visitors off the board in the ninth.
David Wright hit a two-run homer and John Mayberry added a solo shot for the
Mets, who had taken two of three at Washington to open the year.
Rafael Montero (0-1) was charged with the deciding runs over his single relief
frame.