ATLANTA (AP) – Robert Gsellman is trying to impress manager Terry Collins and the Mets front office and earn a rotation spot for 2018.
“Just trying to finish strong for these guys so we can have some good momentum heading into next spring,” he said. “Just trying to keep it rolling.”
Gsellman didn’t allow an earned run over seven innings, pinch-hitter Asdrubal Cabrera had a two-run homer and New York beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday.
Atlanta (67-81) was eliminated from postseason contention and must win its remaining 14 games to avoid a losing record in four straight seasons for the first time since it had seven in a row from 1984-90.
Gsellman (7-7) scattered three hits and struck out three for his best outing since June 10, when he pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings to beat Atlanta. It marked the third time this year and first since May 29 that he lasted seven innings.