Mets barely avoid getting no-hit as Braves, Max Fried dominate listless lineup

The Mets, who have struggled to hold opposing base runners all year, allowed a truly embarrassing steal Saturday: The Braves stole what was supposed to be Christian Scott Day and turned it into a nearly historic afternoon for Max Fried & Co.

Fried and two Atlanta relievers far outshined the Queens debut of the promising rookie and recorded 26 outs before finally allowing a hit.

J.D. Martinez’s two-out home run in the ninth provided the Mets a hit, a run and a sidestep of humiliation.

It did not allow the Mets a win, though, ...
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