The Atlanta Braves fell behind early and were unable to complete a late comeback in an 8-5 loss to the New York Mets in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader.
There was plenty of action early on in this one. The Braves loaded the bases in the first against David Peterson as Austin Riley singled, Matt Olson walked and then Travis d’Arnaud was hit by a pitch. Robbie Grossman, who was making his first start for Atlanta, then lined out to Francisco Lindor at short to end the threat.
Jake Odorizzi wasn’t as fortunate as the Mets greeted him with well placed soft contact.