Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored, making his home debut at Shea Stadium in style, as the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-6 on Monday.
After flying out in his first at-bat, the switch hitter connected for an infield single off southpaw Mike Hampton in the second inning for his first right-handed hit in the major leagues, before driving in two runs on a double down the left field line with two outs in the third inning.
Matsui drew a walk and grounded out in his other plate appearances as 53,666 fans, including New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, showed up for the 23-hit slugfest.
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