Jacob deGrom perfect through five as Mets top Braves
Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start this season Sunday afternoon for the New York Mets, who completed an authoritative series win by beating the visiting Atlanta Braves, 5-2.
The first-place Mets won four of five in the series to extend their lead over the Braves in the National League East to 6 1/2 games -- their largest lead since June 18.
DeGrom (1-0), who r