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Mets survive Matz's meltdown, hold off Braves 8-6 (The Associated Press)

Yahoo! Sports | June 25, 2016

Related Topics: Travis d'Arnaud, Run batted in, James Loney, Steven Matz, Inning, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves

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New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz sits on the bench after being relieved in the fifth inning …

ATLANTA (AP) -- James Loney hit a three-run homer, Travis d'Arnaud drove in three runs and the New York Mets survived Atlanta's six-run fifth inning to beat the Braves 8-6 on Friday night.

The Mets led 8-0 after Loney's three-run homer in the fifth. Steven Matz almost blew the lead as he allowed six runs on eight hits in the bottom of the inning.

Brandon Snyder hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer and Adonis Garcia had a two-run double in Atlanta's big inning.

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