Photos: Muller shines as Braves blank Mets in series opener

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Photos: Muller shines as Braves blank Mets in series opener

Kyle Muller and two relievers combined to shut out the Mets 2-0 in Game 1 of a doubleheader in New York Monday, July 26, 2021.

Braves starter Kyle Muller delivers a pitch during the first inning of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets in New York.

Kyle Muller pitched five innings of shutout ball for the Braves in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets in New York. The lefthander allowed only four hits while striking out three and walking two in the 2-0 victory.

Dansby Swanson (center) celebrates with Abraham Almonte (34) after scoring during the fourth inning of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets in New York.

Joc Pederson follows through on a double that scored Guillermo Heredia in the third inning of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets in New York.

Braves reliever Will Smith pitched a shutout seventh inning to close the door on the Game 1 victory in Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Will Smith reacts after a double play in the seventh inning of Game 1. Smith earned his 20th save of the season in the 2-0 victory.

Will Smith celebrates with catcher Stephen Vogt after the final out of the Game 1 victory.

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Credit: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

Braves starter Kyle Muller delivers a pitch during the first inning of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets in New York.

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