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Streaking New York Mets down Atlanta Braves 6-3, win 11th straight
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The Atlanta Braves' Jace Peterson throws to first base after forcing out New York Mets' Lucas Duda on second base during the seventh inning of Thursday's game in New York. After review, Mets' Michael Cuddyer was called safe at first base on the play. The Mets won the game 6-3. - photo by Frank Franklin II
NEW YORK — On a chilly afternoon at Citi Field, Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves let the New York Mets walk their way to another win. Daniel Murphy drove in four runs as the Mets matched a franchise record with their 11th straight victory Thursday, beating Teheran and the Braves 6-3 behind Bartolo Colon. Teheran (2-1) walked three of his first four batters, and Murphy gave a big fist pump at second base after his three-run double to right.
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'Counting down the days': Flowery Branch man selected as Gwinnett Stripers next PA announcer
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Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers
The resounding voice of Cary Clayborn, the Flowery Branch resident who was among the top 12 finalists considered for the Atlanta Braves’ PA announcer’s job, will still be heard by more than 10,000 fans – at Coolray Field, instead of Truist Park – when the Gwinnett Stripers gear up this season. ​​
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