Braves, Medlen Beat Mets 6-2

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By CBS 8 Sports

Story Created: Sep 30, 2012 at 3:59 PM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 30, 2012 at 3:59 PM CDT

The Atlanta Braves won for a major league record 23rd straight time in games started by Kris Medlen, beating the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday in the regular-season home finale for Chipper Jones.
   
Medlen (10-1) gave up one unearned run and three hits in six innings, adding to his momentum heading into the postseason. The Braves have already clinched an NL wild-card spot and are on track to host the one-game playoff, which Medlen would start.
   
According to STATS LLC research going back to 1921, only two other teams won 22 straight starts by a pitcher: the New York Giants with Carl Hubbell (1936-37) and the Yankees with Whitey Ford (1950-53). Ford's streak was interrupted by military service.
   
The Braves began the day four games behind Washington in the NL East.

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