Braves look to slash division gap vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves have alternated between wins and losses since the All-Star break, but they have found themselves falling farther behind the New York Mets, who have also been middling since returning to action 10 days ago.

The Braves will look to begin making up ground on the Mets Monday afternoon, when the longtime division rivals open a five-game series with a doubleheader at Citi Field.

Left-hander Kyle Muller (1-3, 3.20 ERA) and right-hander Bryse Wilson (2-3, 5.34 ERA) are scheduled to start, in that order, for the Braves. Right-hander Marcus Stroman (7-8, 2.59 ERA) is slated to pitch the opener for the Mets, who have not announced a starter for the nightcap.

The Braves missed a chance…