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ATLANTA — Nearly seven months have passed since the Mets’ new general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen, issued his memorable rallying cry to his competitors. “Come and get us,” Van Wagenen said — and the Atlanta Braves, by definition, were the first team in his sights.
The Mets have finally looked like a playoff team, winning 15 of their last 17 games through the weekend. But after feasting mostly on weak opponents, the Mets on Tuesday encountered the Braves, who won the National League East last season and are once again well ahead of the field.