Hamilton, Braves outlast Mets 2-1 in 14 after deGrom shines
(WorldNews Sport)

NEW YORK (AP) - With Jacob deGrom and the Mets hard-throwing bullpen missing bats at a historic pace, the NL East-leading Braves were ready to win with small ball Friday night. That`s exactly what Billy Hamilton is there for - although this first contribution wasn`t exactly on script. Hamilton singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning for his first hit as a Brave, and Atlanta beat the Mets 2-1 for its sixth straight win despite yet another sensational two-way effort by deGrom. `Might be one of the best feelings of my life except for my first stolen base in the major leagues,` Hamilton said. `I mean this might be the top.` The Mets tied a major league record by striking out 26 batters,...