ATLANTA, April 8 (UPI) -- John Thomson gave up a lone run on eight hits over seven innings Friday night, carrying Atlanta to a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets.
In the Braves' home opener, Thomson struck out five and did not walk anyone.
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The Braves won their third in a row. The Mets have lost their first four games of the season for the first time in 41 years.
New York's only run came on a Mike Piazza homer.
Mets starter Victor Zambrano (0-1) hit Marcus Giles with a pitch in the first, then walked Andruw Jones with two away.
An infield single by Adam LaRoche scored Giles and Johnny Estrada singled home Jones.
