The Mets come into the game 67-60, which puts them in second place in the NL East. That puts them seven games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

Nolan McLean gave the slumping Mets a boost with seven strong innings for his second career win, and New York beat the Atlanta Braves 12-7.

The Mets beat up on left-hander Joey Wentz (4-4), scoring six earned runs in only 3 1/3 innings, and continuing the onslaught against right-hander Erick Fedde, with three off of the right-hander. A 20-hit night for the Mets, every hitter in the starting lineup got a hit, including backup catcher Hayden Senger, just the ninth of his career.

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox was honored as the Braves celebrated the 30-year anniversary of their 1995 World Series title.

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox received a warm welcome as the Atlanta Braves celebrated the 30th anniversary of their 1995 World Series title

Atlanta welcomed the return of franchise icon Bobby Cox as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the 1995 Braves.