Flores' second-inning homer off Braves starter Alex Wood gave the Mets an early lead they would never relinquish. Mayberry added some cushion with a two-run shot off Wood, who gave up five runs -- four earned -- over 6 1/3 innings.
The run support was just enough for Colon, who surrendered only two of his own but needed 100 pitches to complete six innings. The 42-year-old struck out three, walked two and allowed six hits -- and no, he did not record any hits of his own.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Going deep: With Lucas Duda receiving a routine day of rest, Flores became the first Mets shortstop to hit cleanup since John Valentin in 2002.