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Thomas Homers to Back Mahle in the Braves’ 6-3 Victory over the Mets
The Mets are tolerating the rookie left-hander’s flair as he has struck out about 45% of minor league hitters and made three big-league appearances.
On Wednesday, pitcher Tyler Mahle threw six strong innings as the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 6-3, with trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas homering to secure the rubber match victory.
Facing Mets left-handed pitcher Zac Thornton, manager Walt Weiss adjusted the Braves' lineup, returning Ronald Acuna Jr. to right field and the leadoff spot after serving as DH in Tuesday's game.
Mahle earned his first win in two starts, allowing one run on four hits with seven strikeouts, while infielder Mauricio Dubon maintains a.266 batting average with 10 home runs and 61 RBI.
With a 72-48 record, the Braves solidified their standing while the Mets enter at 53-68; rookie Carson Benge extended his on-base streak to 16 games in the loss.
The Braves host Arizona in a three-game series opener on Friday with LHP Chris Sale, while the Mets begin a six-game homestand against Washington featuring RHP Robert Stock.