New York Mets manager Buck Showalter had a quick response when told about the Atlanta Braves’ recent reward for besting New York.
The Braves were rewarded for taking three of four from the Mets in a recent series with the return of a clubhouse ice cream machine , courtesy of general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Anthopoulos had challenged the Mets to win the series, and promised the machine as a reward.
This feat was relayed to Showalter on Saturday. The Mets manager was not exactly impressed.
That is a nice reminder that the Mets did win four of five in a series earlier this month. New York is also 9-7 against the Braves in the season series, despite the recent stumble.
The Mets and Braves are forming a fun rivalry in the NL East. One Atlanta player certainly inflamed things earlier in August, and the two teams are definitely forming a healthy and competitive rivalry down the stretch.
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