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Maine, Mets Hold On for Win Over Braves

Beltran's two-run double sparks four-run third inning

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT
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(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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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