Beltran's Blasts Beat Braves

Now this is the Carlos Beltran we Mets fans know: the guy who homers twice in one game, drives in 4 runs, raises his batting average to .400, and extends his hitting streak to 15 games. Obviously, Beltran was the major catalyst in the Mets 6-4 win in Atlanta, a place which saw the Mets win just one game all last year.


David Wright also went yard in the game, becoming the sixth player for the Mets to have 500 career RBIs with the team. And John Maine overcame a career-high six walks to notch his second win of the season. Bobby Parnell and J.J. Putz held the game in check for KRod to finish it off for his 6th save in 6 save opportunities.

The Mets are now 30-63 at Turner Field since the start of the 1998 season, but I like the Mets future way better than the Braves'. Of course Chipper Jones also homered in the game - "Larry" now has a .329 career average and 40 homeruns against the Amazin's. I'm sure his son "Shea" is proud.

Despite the third inning when Maine was tagged for 3 runs and walked 3 batters, Maine said he was motivated by the "good vibes" in the Mets dugout. Whether that's just lip service or not directed at Omar's comments regarding the team lacking an edge, it's good to believe the Mets are starting to play with confidence. They're going to have to keep a positive mental attitude and stay hungry if they're to emerge as division champions.

It's Cinco De Mayo! Grab a drink and enjoy Livan Hernandez going against Atlanta's Kenshin Kawakami in tonight's episode of "Who's ERA is higher"