CBS · Jun 15, 2015
Schwei’s Mets Notes: Amazin’s Go Deep, A No-Hitter And More
Juan Lagares #12 of the New York Mets celebrates his sixth-inning three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on June 14, 2015. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Despite being no-hit, having their ace hit hard and blowing a ninth-inning lead for the first time all season, the New York Mets maintained their slim NL East lead thanks to a huge come-from-behind win to close out the week.
The Mets rallied from an 8-3 deficit for a 10-8 victory over the Braves on Sunday. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it was only the third time since Citi Field opened in 2009 — and the first time since 2011 — that the Mets won a home game despite allowing eight or more runs.