The New York Mets head back on the road on Thursday to continue their early-season schedule against divisional opponents. One opponent that tortured the Mets last season was the Atlanta Braves.
While most analysts have placed the expectations on the Philadelphia Phillies to win the National League East this season, the Braves are the defending champions and field almost the same team that saw them win 92 games last season.
The 2018 season for the Mets started off wonderfully. They set a franchise record by winning 11 of their first 12 games. The wheels started to come off when the team blew a 6-1 lead entering the 8th inning against the Nationals at Citi Field on April 16.