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John Gant solid pitching, wins first career game for Atlanta Braves in 5-1 decision against Mets
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Atlanta Braves pitcher John Gant delivers a pitch to the New York Mets during the first inning of Friday's game at Citi Park in New York. - photo by Frank Franklin II
Atlanta newcomer John Gant was standing at his locker, talking to reporters about his nifty performance when someone stepped up, extended a hand and offered congratulations. “First of many,” said Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, a Braves broadcaster. Gant, the rookie righty with the weird windup, earned his first big league win by beating the team that traded him away last summer, leading the Braves past the New York Mets 5-1 on Friday night.
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