The 4-2 loss wasted a strong outing from Trachsel , damaged the Mets ' chances in their uphill quest for the National League wild-card berth and left them with the daunting assignments of having to face John Smoltz and Tim Hudson in the next two games in Atlanta .
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John Smoltz
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