Sports News

MLB: New York Mets 6, Atlanta 3

(Boxscore)
Published: Aug. 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Right-hander Mike Pelfrey tossed a three-hitter and David Wright homered Wednesday in a 6-3 New York Mets win over the Atlanta Braves.

Pelfrey, pitching his first major league complete game, struck out three batters, walked three and singled in a run. He has won 10 of his last 12 starts.

Wright led off the fifth inning with his 24th home run of the season. Daniel Murphy added two RBI for the Mets, who have won eight of their last nine games.

Gregor Blanco had two hits and an RBI for the Braves. Jeff Francoeur got the other Atlanta hit.

Losing pitcher air Jurrjens (11-9) gave up six runs and six hits in five innings.

© 2008 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Order reprints



Additional News Stories
How to avoid Thanksgiving food poisoning
Secondhand smoke worse for toddlers
Some women may lack vitamin A
NHL: Chicago 1, Vancouver 0
Real Salt Lake wins shootout, MLS title
NBA: LA Lakers 101, Oklahoma City 85
COL BKB: Purdue 85, Saint Josephs 60
fark
How do you take a not-so-serious crime to the next level? Gesture to the judge that you're going...
Can there rreally be too many places to buy beer in one city?
Couple leaves their brand new dryer on the sidewalk, right next to their old dryer, get upset when...
County jail inmates denied hot meals for past 5 weeks because of broken kettles for boiling and...
So it turns out you're not fat because you're eating too many calories, carbs or fat. It's apparently...
Not news: woman wants twins. News: woman already has thirteen kids. Fark: names include Peppermint,...