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Game Wrap - New York 5-2 Victors Over Braves

Jacob deGrom reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 12 Braves en route to a 5-2 win over Atlanta on Sunday at Citi Field.

The Mets were a -154 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 7.

Jacob deGrom earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Mark Canha in the win.

Atlanta got a 2-inning outing from Collin McHugh in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Dansby Swanson had 1 hits in the loss for the Braves.

New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-2 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.

New York heads into a battle against Cincinnati. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.