Overview

• The three-game NL East set at Citi Field is tied 1-1, with New York sitting at 64-56 and Atlanta at 52-68 heading into Thursday’s matchup.
• New York snapped its seven-game skid by pounding the Braves 13-5 in Game 1, highlighted by Pete Alonso’s two homers to become the Mets’ all-time home-run leader.
• Mets ace Kodai Senga (7-4, 2.30 ERA) will oppose Braves right-hander Bryce Elder (4-9, 6.12 ERA) in the deciding contest.
• New York boasts a 39-22 home record and is favored near –192 on BetMGM, with FS1 televising and multiple streaming options available.
• Both clubs are coping with long-term injuries, including Mets slugger Jesse Winker on the 60-day IL and Braves stars Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña on shorter IL stints.