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Maine, Mets Hold On for Win Over Braves

Posted Apr 26, 08 4:52 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Carlos Beltran hit a two-run double in the Mets' four-run third inning, and New York held on for a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves today. John Maine pitched five effective innings and David Wright snapped out of a slump with two hits for the Mets. Atlanta dropped to 0-8 in one-run games and is the only team in the majors without a win in that situation.

The Braves played without Chipper Jones, who was a late scratch after feeling spasms in the middle of his back in the clubhouse before the game. Jones was leading the majors with a .433 batting average entering play today. Martin Prado replaced Jones at third base and two hits and made a defensive play that possibly prevented a run. Billy Wagner worked the ninth for his fifth save.

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New York Mets' John Maine delivers a pitch to the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar is out at second as New York Mets' Damion Easley turns a double play today. The Mets defeated the Braves 4-3.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson delivers a pitch to a New York Mets batter during the second inning of their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Mets' Carlos Beltran hits a two run double against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Martin Prado waits for the ball as the New York Mets' Ryan Church slides in with an RBI triple today.   (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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