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New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves: April 3rd-April 6th Series Recap and Takeaways

ByKenneth Teape|
Apr 3, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; The New York Mets stand for the national anthem before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; The New York Mets stand for the national anthem before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves: April 3rd-April 6th Series Recap
Apr 6, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Mets Starters Dominate

The strength for the Mets coming into the season was their starting pitching. The depth has taken a hit, asSteven MatzandSeth Lugoboth deal with elbow trouble. But, there is still plenty of talent remaining and the Braves witnessed that firsthand.

The Braves were unable to generate any offense against the Mets’ starting pitchers.Noah Syndergaardpitched on Opening Day and fired six shutout innings. He was forced from the game with a blister and the Mets scored all their runs after he was removed from the game. In Game 2,Jacob deGromfired six shutout innings of his own, but the bullpen blew the game.

In Game 3, Matt Harvey pitched 6.2 innings. He picked up the win, surrendering only two earned runs. All three Mets starters went at least six innings and had a quality start. That is the exact type of start the Mets were hoping for, especially with their bullpen a little shorthanded whileJeurys Familiaserves his suspension.

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