Mets vs. Braves, in Progress

Through six innings, John Smoltz has 14 strikeouts for the Braves, who are winning 1-0, in a game that is on a pace to be completed in 2:24. Smoltz is on a pace to set a new one-game strikeout record (Roger Clemens struck out 20 men in a game twice, and Kerry Wood did it once). Pedro Martinez has eight Ks for the Mets, and if this rate continues, both teams will set a new record for the most combined Ks in a nine-inning game. The pitchers are being helped by a home plate umpire who is calling high strikes.