Atlanta starts a critical stretch to once again make ground on the Mets.
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After letting the lead slip away in two straight games against the Cardinals, an off day was likely much needed for the Atlanta Braves.
Now entering Tuesday but fortunately returning home, the Braves are now three games behind the Mets in the NL East. They are still very much within striking distance to contend for the NL East title, but do not have much room for error moving forward.