ATLANTA (AP) — In what he called “a measuringstick win” in the opener of an NL East showdown, Max Scherzer was the difference-maker for the New York Mets.
Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Monday night.
“They’re a great team over there and you want to come out and play your best baseball,” Sc…