The Mets fell behind early and lost 5-1 in Atlanta to the Braves in the opener of this potentially pivotal three-game series. Their lead over the Braves for the third wild card spot was reduced to one game.
Here are the takeaways...
-The Mets came in on an 18-5 roll in their last 23 games, knowing that winning two of three in the series would clinch a post-season berth.
Instead, the loss can’t help but be an instant reminder for the Mets and their fans of the disastrous finish in 2022, when they were swept in Atlanta in the final week of the season, a sweep that cost them the NL East title.