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Mark Melancon vs Jeurys Familia Battle Sees Atlanta Fall 4-2

New York got a 4-2 victory over Atlanta on Friday, with Marcus Stroman earning the victory and helping Mets moneyline bettors cash out.

New York was favored by -115 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.

Marcus Stroman earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from J.D. Davis in the win.

Atlanta got a 1-inning outing from Mark Melancon in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Dansby Swanson had 3 hits in the loss for the Braves.

Seth Lugo pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.