The Mets appear to have found something special in rookie Daniel Murphy (pictured), who put them back in first place in the NL East with a pinch-hit, two run double Friday night in a 9-5 win over the Braves. The Amazin’s now lead the Phillies by a half-game with nine games left. Colleague Jay Greenberg writes that, thanks to the bullpen, nothing is ever easy for the Mets.

In the notebook, it’s decision day for John Maine. There are also items on Ramon Castro, Triple-A affiliations and coin flips.