Overview

• New York was outscored 24–9 in the three-game sweep by Tampa Bay and batted just .148 with runners in scoring position, stranding 30 baserunners.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza urged his club to “turn the page” and refocus on the upcoming in-division matchups after their first home series loss of the season.
• The road trip kicks off in Atlanta, where the Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach, reigning Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale and ace Spencer Strider.
• The Braves’ lineup features MVP-caliber outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who is batting .390 with seven homers and 14 RBIs in 21 games since returning from a torn ACL.
• A strong performance in Atlanta would also give the Mets a chance to end an eight-year skid in season series play against their division rivals.