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Braves hand spiraling Mets fifth straight loss, 8-2

1) Robert Gsellman allowed five runs in the first inning, paving the way for the Mets' fifth straight loss and ninth in 10 games. Gsellman (0-2) was charged with six runs (five earned) on 10 hits and three walks while striking out two in four-plus innings.

2) The Mets made three errors in the first three innings, giving them 13 during their 1-9 stretch.

3) Neil Walker and Rene Rivera had sacrifice flies to account for the Mets' only runs. Trailing 5-0 in the fourth, New York loaded the bases with no one out, but settled for just one run.