Dominant DeGrom Pitches Surging Mets to 5–2 Win Over Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in New York on Aug. 7, 2022. Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5–2 on Sunday for their 12th victory in 14 games.

Pete Alonso drove in two runs and the first-place Mets finished with 19 strikeouts—including three straight from closer Edwin Díaz to end a combined two-hitter.