Atlanta BravesvsNew York Mets
ATL 3/NYM 1
Things to say
Braves took down the Mets 3-1 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Braves went into Queens and quieted the Mets bats, 3-1. Atlanta's starter got into his stuff early and the bullpen slammed the door. Mets just couldn't string anything together.
02
key player
Atlanta's rotation keeps carrying them — whoever they ran out there had the Mets fishing all night.
03
hot take
Mets are 31-39 and it's not bad luck anymore, that lineup is just flat. Heart of the order isn't scaring anybody.
04
deep cut
One run at home for the Mets — Citi Field has been playing huge this year and you can see it in their OBP at home.
05
exit
Braves are 46-24 and pulling away in the East. Catch you after the next one.
The recap
Braves grind out a 3-1 win at Citi Field, and honestly Atlanta's looked like the class of the league all year — 46-24 says it all. Without a box score in front of me the turning point's a guess, but a one-run output from the Mets screams Atlanta's starter got into his stuff early and the bullpen slammed the door.
Mets sitting at 31-39 is rough, and dropping a home game to the division leader stings extra. Getaway-day vibes, Braves take the series feel, on to the next one.