The Mets have one of their best opportunities in recent years to finally take down the banged-up Braves, their forever nemesis. But they certainly can’t do it like this.
It was a mild and lovely night in Flushing, and the Mets nicely celebrated the entire county of Queens. Fans’ moods turned south, however, as they started to realize the Mets’ scary slide was about to continue.
Booing began when Mets starter Paul Blackburn, pitching in his home debut and against his former team, gave up an early three-run home run. Half-hearted boos were sprinkled throughout the lovely evening.