He pitched powerful five-hit ball with 10 strikeouts in his fourth long start of the year and dominated the performance as the Mets edged the Atlanta Braves, 2-1.

Aguilera pitched five-hit ball into the ninth inning, and even hit a home run off Shawn Hillegas.

Darling did his part by pitching five-hit ball for eight innings.

Mike Scott (11-3) pitched five-hit ball for eight innings, striking out seven and walking none.

Neagle (9-8), who had allowed nearly a run an inning in his previous four starts, pitched five-hit ball and struck out nine in seven innings.

He had lost three straight games and four of his last five starts, then pitched six innings of five-hit ball Wednesday night against the Cardinals.

Jon Matlack got the win by pitching eight innings of five-hit ball.

Rick Aguilera (3-4) pitched seven innings of five-hit ball for the Twins, who handed the reeling Orioles their 10th loss in 14 games.

James (2-3) took over after Rich Dotson pitched five-hit ball through nine innings, striking out eight.

Sid Fernandez pitched seven innings of five-hit ball for the Mets, who have won 11 games and lost 12.