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Bullpen implodes, Callaway ejected in Mets’ loss to Braves

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Mickey Callaway is ejected for for arguing a call by home plate umpire Stu Scheurwater during the sixth inning of the Mets' 8-2 loss Tuesday night.

ATLANTA — In the tug-of-war over whether Seth Lugo will better serve the Mets in the rotation or bullpen, a night like Tuesday could serve as a frame of reference.

Paul Sewald was summoned in the sixth inning with the bases loaded in a game the Mets trailed by one run. The struggling right-hander proceeded to allow a grand slam to Ozzie Albies, and the Mets were effectively sunk in an 8-2 loss to the Braves at SunTrust Park.