NEW YORK -- Adding to a rival’s recent woes with a big comeback win is satisfying. But doing so while also gaining further confidence that Michael Harris II has righted himself was the greatest reward the Braves gained from an 11-6 win over the Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Harris tallied two hits, including a grand slam, during a nine-run fourth inning that erased the damage of Carlos Carrasco’s ugly start and propelled the Braves to their fifth win in their past seven games. This successful run has been fueled by Harris’ resurgence and the post-Trade Deadline awakening of Marcell Ozuna.
Ozuna’s two-run homer in the sixth inning was his 20th of the season and his fourth in his past four games. A late surge will enhance wonder about why he wasn’t traded and would also bolste