Sure, he’s faced two of the worst offenses in baseball his last two starts, but, hey, at least John Maine actually delivered again. And so did John Valentin (wild mustache ride continues), making up for the screwed-up sac with the inevitable game-winner.

So the magical season continues, with the Mets able to get no-hit for six innings and shut out for nine, in a 1-0 win Wednesday to avoid the sweep. The Braves were winners, too, but who the **** cares. Mets magic number dips to…

51.

Again, over ATL. who 11 1/2 out and are next up for the Mets.