Kyle Muller capped five solid innings by getting a double play against slugger Pete Alonso as the Atlanta Braves beat the host New York Mets 2-0 Monday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Muller (2-3) allowed four hits and picked up his second career win. He struck out three, walked two and threw 75 pitches in his second career outing against the Mets.
The 23-year-old left-hander's final pitch came with two on in the fifth after pinch hitter Brandon Drury doubled and Jonathan Villar walked. Following a visit from pitching coach Rick Kranitz, Muller ended his outing nicely by throwing a 78 mph curveball to Alonso.