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Heyward saves Braves win with diving catch in 9th
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Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) throws to first after forcing out New York Mets Ike Davis after John Buck hit into a double play on Monday, in New York. - photo by Associated Press
NEW YORK — Jason Heyward made a diving catch with runners on first and second and two outs in the ninth inning after pinch-hitter Reed Johnson hit a go-ahead single with two outs in a two-run top half, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1, comeback victory over the New York Mets on Monday night. Playing for the first time after missing six games with a strained right hamstring, Heyward made a long run to his right and slid along the wet grass to hold his glove up after grabbing pinch-hitter Justin Turner's fly ball. The Braves took advantage of catcher John Buck's passed ball to score twice in the ninth against closer Bobby Parnell.