The Braves' first seven-game winning streak since 2006 might deserve an asterisk.
The last three wins, after all, are over the reeling Mets.
Brian McCann hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning last night to lift the Braves to a 7-3 victory.
The Mets have lost five straight and nine of 10 to fall 21 games under .500 for the first time since Oct. 2, 2004, when they were 70-91.
"Has it been that long?" said Daniel Murphy, who had three hits, including a homer. "I didn't know. . . . Losing is frustrating, whenever it happens." Continue
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