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Max Scherzer Earns Win in New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves Game

Max Scherzer reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 11 Braves en route to a 6-2 win over Atlanta on Saturday at Citi Field.

The Mets were a -127 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.

New York got 7 innings from Max Scherzer, who gave up 0 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 11. Max Scherzer earned the victory, while the Mets got 1 RBIs from Mark Canha in the win.

Atlanta got a 6-inning outing from Max Fried in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Travis d'Arnaud had 2 hits in the loss for the Braves.

New York outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.