Atlanta Braves fall to Mets 5-1

New York Mets' Curtis Granderson (3) scores on a Yoenis Cespedes double as Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (27) handles the late throw in the third inning of Friday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0912Braves — New York Mets' Curtis Granderson (3) scores on a Yoenis Cespedes double as Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (27) handles the late throw in the third inning of Friday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA — Rookie Steven Matz pitched five strong innings, Yoenis Cespedes had a home run and three RBIs and the New York Mets took another step toward a division title with a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. With Washington losing to Miami 2-1, the Mets lead the NL East by a season-high 8 1/2 games. It was the Mets’ fifth straight victory.

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