Julio Teheran flirted with a no-hitter and the Atlanta Braves’ offense flexed its muscles in an 11-0 win over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon. The Braves sweep the series and have now won five straight games.
Good afternoon, everybody.#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/kcIDa7oApp
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 3, 2018
Atlanta didn’t waste any time against Mets starter Jason Vargas as they scored three times in the first with the big blow coming off the bat of Kurt Suzuki.
Ronald Acuña Jr. just continues to light up #statcast!
— #Statcast (@statcast) May 3, 2018
This 112-mph, 451-foot blast has the 3rd-highest exit velocity of any @Braves HR since the system came online in 2015. It ties for the club’s 2nd-longest HR in that span. pic.twitter.com/zhDBlrOvNp
Ronald Acuña Jr. had another three hit day including a mammoth home run into the second deck at Citi Field.
Kakes, for ✌️#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/qYsmD8QM2n
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 3, 2018
Nick Markakis went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and his fifth home run of the season which gave Atlanta a 6-0 lead.
New month, same @albiesozzie97 #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/tXmeuBlvUi
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 3, 2018
Not to be outdone, Ozzie Albies added a three-run bomb of his own in the seventh to blow the game wide open.
7️⃣innings
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 3, 2018
2️⃣hits
0️⃣runs
2️⃣walks
6️⃣strikeouts
Julio Teheran continued to torment Mets as @Braves cruised to a sweep.@Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/JZPtwn3U3h
Julio Teheran came back from an injury scare in his last start and took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out six.
#Braves pitchers @Mike_Soroka28, @SeanNewk and @Julio_Teheran combined to allow just one run over 20.0 innings in their starts against the Mets. That is the fewest runs Atlanta starters have ever allowed in a three-game series against New York.#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ploUY1Lbpz
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 3, 2018
Post game interviews
“Julio got on a role and just the pace, the tempo … everything was good.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 3, 2018
— Kurt Suzuki on Teheran’s gem as @Braves dumped Mets to complete sweep.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/5VZL8VVvC0
Kurt Suzuki
“It’s not just one guy. It’s all of them.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 3, 2018
— Brian Snitker on Julio Teheran’s no-hit bid and an 11-run outburst as @Braves make it five straight. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/EI23crZU3i
Brian Snitker
“I kind of was going for it … throwing my fastball, commanding my fastball.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 3, 2018
— @Julio_Teheran on his gem in @Braves’ rout of Mets. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/Dk5CauEnpw
Julio Teheran
“We’ve got a tough lineup, up and down. Other teams are starting to notice that.”
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) May 3, 2018
— Nick Markakis after @Braves’ 11-run, 15-hit offensive clinic in New York.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/manrje8i5M
Nick Markakis