Campillo picks up first big league win; Braves sweep Mets (AP)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jorge Campillo works in the first inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Mets in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Jorge Campillo outpitched his future Hall of Famer teammate and got quite a bonus: his first major league win. The 30-year-old journeyman followed up Tom Glavine’s strong performance in the first game with six scoreless innings of his own Tuesday night, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets and a sweep of their doubleheader.

Glavine beats former team, leading Braves past Mets 6-1 (AP)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine works in the first inning of a baseball against the New York Mets in Atlanta Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Glavine retired his last 17 batters during his first post-New York appearance against the Mets and led the Atlanta Braves to another home win, 6-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader

Tom Glavine just didn’t feel right while warming up in the bullpen, and he still was struggling to control his pitches in the first inning. No, this wasn’t just another game for the 42-year-old left-hander. Glavine calmed down after a very shaky start against his former team, retiring his last 17 batters to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 6-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader…

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 10:00 pm.
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