Braves can't crack Mets bullpen

Jon Rauch #60 of the New York Mets pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. (April 7, 2012) Credit: Jim McIsaac
The runs have yet to come in bunches for the Mets, but their bullpen has yet to allow a run. Bobby Parnell, Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco pitched three scoreless innings Saturday, giving the bullpen seven shutout innings in two games. "That's a playoff-caliber team," David Wright said of the Braves. "And for our bullpen to come in and do what they've done, it's huge."
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