The Mets defeated the Braves today by a score of 9-4 in Orlando. Oliver Perez got the win for the Mets, while Pete Moylan took the loss for the Braves. For a full recap, head to MLB.com.

A few notes

• Perez got back on track after a few bad outings, pitching 6.1 strong innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out four.
• Marlon Anderson got the scoring going in the first, shooting a double to the gap, scoring Chavez and Pagan.
• Ryan Church had his best day of the spring, going 3-5 with an rbi
• Joe Smith got back on track, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings. His ERA still stands at a dismal 7.11.

In the final two spring games of the year before Monday’s opener, the Mets face the Orioles tomorrow in Ft. Lauderdale. Mike Pelfrey and El Duque will both pitch in the game.

On Saturday, the Mets will travel to Memphis to face the White Sox in the Civil Rights Game.

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