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Wild Win For Jurrjens, Braves

Atlanta sends Mets to fifth loss in six games

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(Newser) – Jair Jurrjens walked three consecutive batters with the bases loaded in the third inning, then got his first major league hit ahead of Kelly Johnson's tiebreaking, two-run homer to help the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling New York Mets, 6-3, on Friday. Johnson had four RBIs for the Braves, who sent the Mets to their fifth loss in six games.

Jurrjens (3-2) recovered from his wild stretch -- he didn't allow another batter to reach and retired his final 10 batters -- combining with four relievers on a two-hitter. Jurrjens' walks put the Mets ahead 3-1, but the Braves tied it on Johnson's sacrifice fly in the fourth and Jeff Francoeur's RBI double in the fifth.

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox argues with home plate umpire Tim McClelland after being thrown out of their game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox argues with home plate umpire Tim McClelland after being thrown out of their game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens delivers a pitch to a New York Mets batter during the second inning of a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.
Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens delivers a pitch to a New York Mets batter during the second inning of a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Atlanta Braves' Kelly Johnson takes off running after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.
Atlanta Braves' Kelly Johnson takes off running after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Mets' Ryan Church reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of their game at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.
New York Mets' Ryan Church reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of their game at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, April 25, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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