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Johnson's homer against ex-mates lifts Mets, presented by W.B. Mason

Metsblog | June 26, 2016

Related Topics: New York Mets, Home run, Turner Field, Kelly Johnson (baseball), Atlanta, Michael Conforto, Inning, Pinch hitter

Kelly Johnson's pinch-hit solo homer in the top of the 11th off ex-Met Dario Alvarez helped New York edge past Atlanta, 1-0, on Saturday night at Turner Field.

In case you missed it…

  • Johnson's home run was his second since he was re-acquired by the Mets on June 8.
  • Despite striking out six over a season-high eight shutout innings, Jacob deGrom saw his winless streak reach 10 consecutive starts. The right-hander has not won since defeating the Giants back on April 30, going 0-4 with six no-decisions despite a 3.
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