The Braves have had numerous come-from-behind wins in May, but could not pull that same rabbit out of a hat once again, falling to the Mets by a 4-1 score to endure a series split in the four-game set. Unlike some games where you really need the narrative to truly understand how everything transpired, this game can easily be recapped with a series of bullets that get the point across.
- The Atlanta offense could do absolutely nothing against Jason Vargas, which was inexplicable and the cause of much consternation. Vargas came into this game not only as a bottom 10 pitcher in MLB, but on three days’ rest as a result of the Mets’ pitching woes and Noah Syndergaard’s finger injury.