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Teheran stops contending Mets again, Braves win 4th in row

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in New York.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in New York. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in New York.

By Associated Press 3 min read

NEW YORK – Mets nemesis Julio Teheran pitched seven more sparkling innings and the last-placeAtlanta Braves blunted New York’s bid to extend its NL wild-card lead, holding on for a 5-4 win Tuesday night.

The Mets began the day with a one-game edge over San Francisco and St. Louis for the top wild-card spot. New York nicked the Braves’ bullpen for three runs in the eighth but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Braves have the worst record in the NL, yet have won four straight. They beat the Mets for the second day in a row and are 6-2 at Citi Field this year.

Teheran (6-10) gave up five hits and left with a 5-1 lead. Dating to the final time he saw the Mets last season, he’s 3-0 with a 0.73 ERA in five starts against them.

The 25-year-old righty improved to 7-3 lifetime against the Mets. In June, Teheran threw a one-hit shutout at Citi Field, and the two-time All-Star is 2-0 in four starts against New York this year.