Spencer Schwellenbach tossed seven strong innings and earned the win Monday night for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who beat the reeling New York Mets 3-2 in the opener of a four-game series between the National League East rivals.

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Michael Harris II and Sean Murphy each had an early sacrifice fly for the Braves,

After putting together a great rookie year, Spencer Schwellenbach has been even better this year for the Atlanta Braves, and he's slowly becoming a Cy Young candidate.