ATLANTA (AP) — Inspired by Kevin Pillar’s return to the dugout, the New York Mets got homers from Jonathan Villar and Tomás Nido and strong performances by a string of relievers to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3. Villar hit a two-run shot in the third inning. Nido won it for the Mets in the ninth with a tiebreaking drive into the left-field seats off struggling Braves closer Will Smith. One night after being struck in the face by a 95 mph fastball, Pillar carried New York’s lineup card to home plate before the game. Austin Riley and Freddie Freeman homered for the Braves.
