New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning exited his start on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves ( GameTracker) in the third inning with what the team is describing as a left ankle injury. He's expected to undergo imaging.

After the Mets' bullpen was pressed into action early with Griffin Canning's left leg injury, the Mets shut down the Braves in a 4-0 win on Thursday.

Five pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout as the New York Mets overcame the loss of starting pitcher Griffin Canning to a left ankle injury to stop the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-0 Thursday night and earn a split of the teams' four-game series.