New York Mets Move On To The Next One, The Braves

Currently enjoying a seven-game lead over the Washington Nationals the New York Mets will now move on to the next series, the Braves.

National League
New York Mets (78-61) @ Atlanta Braves (56-84)
Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia

• Game 1: Thurs, 7:10 PM ET, Colon (13-11, 4.17) – Miller (5-13, 2.81)
• Game 2: Fri, 7:35 PM ET, Matz (2-0, 1.89) – Wisler (5-6, 5.81)
• Game 3: Sat, 7:10 PM ET, Syndergaard (8-6, 3.31) – Perez (5-6, 5.42)
• Game 4: Sun, 1:35 PM ET, Niese (8-10, 4.36) – Weber (0-1, 3.00)

By Robby Sabo

It’s actually funny. Finally the New York Mets are relevant, a powerhouse club on the verge of capturing something special during the MLB playoffs.

This is something Matt Harvey has longed for as he splashed on to the scene in 2013. As soon as they become a powerhouse, Harvey creates controversy as we’re all left wondering if he wants the ball at all.

Amidst all the noise, this team continues to go about their business, checking off win-after-win. It’s that “on to the next one” feeling that has them seven-games up on the Washington Nationals.

Thursday night they’ll start a four-game set in Atlanta to play a pitiful Braves club who’s lost eight of their last 10.

Tonight’s lineup: @cgrand3 RF @ynscspds CF Duda 1B Uribe 3B @mconforto8 LF Flores SS Johnson 2B @kplawecki26 C Colon P #Mets

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 10, 2015

Here’s how Shelby Miller and the #Braves will line up tonight against the #Mets. http://t.co/8DivruW2Cl pic.twitter.com/NOmZWBnFU1 — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 10, 2015

You Gotta Believe: http://t.co/1wwGfblN9x pic.twitter.com/AiFjJj1xi4

— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2015

Clutch HRs from Nieuwenhuis & @ynscspds in back-to-back games complete the sweep in D.C. #THIS http://t.co/IPBUYt9nTh pic.twitter.com/H6n0GY2nx1 — New York Mets (@Mets) September 10, 2015

Mon: Mets trail 5-3, win 8-5. Tue: Mets trail 7-1, win 8-7. Wed: Mets trail 2-1, win 5-3. Amazin’. pic.twitter.com/iqZ1X0Uktv

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 10, 2015

It’s also been there uncanny ability to comeback from deficits that’s surprised everybody. It’s amazing what the arrival of one man can do to jump-start an offense.

The guys weigh in on @ynscspds‘ success since joining the @Mets & his strong impact on the team on #MLBTonight https://t.co/OWG2nwVgmq — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 10, 2015

Tonight it’ll be Bartolo Colon (13-11, 4.18 ERA) who’ll put his 25 consecutive scoreless innings on the line tonight as he’ll oppose Shelby Miller (5-13, 2.81 ERA). Yup that’s right. Miller only has five wins to his credit despite his pretty solid 2.81 ERA.

Bartolo Colon and the #Mets open a series in Atlanta at 7:10 ET on @SNYTV, @MLBTV and @WOR710. http://t.co/w30FInNejK pic.twitter.com/acCBdAsIrv

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 10, 2015

Yoenis Cespedes will look to continue his torrid hitting. With a batting average of .432 six homers and 13 RBI in the last eight games, if he continues to produce like this he’ll seriously become legend in the Big Apple.

The @Mets nearly acquired 1 outfielder at the trade deadline but ended up with another A look at their stats since: pic.twitter.com/mVwTWyGvoF — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 10, 2015

Anything less than three wins over the next four days against probably the worst team in the land right now will be a bitter disappointment.

First pitch from Turner Field is set for 7:10.