Spencer Strider had another strong outing for the Atlanta Braves in the 7-1 win over the Mets on Thursday. He pitched six innings of one-run ball en route to the Braves picking up the sweep. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out eight.

Less than two weeks since concluding a 3-14 stretch with their second seven-game losing streak of the season, the Braves have swept the first-place Mets, won seven of nine and put themselves back within five games of the National League’s third and final Wild Card spot.

Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing stre