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Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone

Posted May 25, 07 4:53 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Facing off against former teammate Tom Glavine, do-it-all Braves righty John Smoltz prevailed again for his 200th win—the most for any player with 150 saves or more. Smoltz was converted to a closer in 2001 and back to a starter in 2005, and his 154 saves are an Atlanta team record.

Hall-of-Famer Dennis Eckersley is closest to Smoltz's 200-150 combination, with 197 wins and 390 saves. Smoltz, 40, has pitched 14 scoreless innings in his last two starts, and the Braves are 3-0 when he pitches against Glavine, 41, who this year is seeking his 300th career win.

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Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz waves his cap to fans as he celebrates his 200th career win after the Braves' 2-1 win against the New York Mets at an Major League Baseball game, Thursday, May 24, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz delivers to the New York Mets during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)   (Associated Press)
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