The Mets were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in the series opener on Monday night at Citi Field.
Here are some takeaways...
- As was the case in their meeting last week, the Braves were able to jump on Paul Blackburn -- putting baserunners on in each inning against him. The righty was helped by a heady play from Jeff McNeil to escape without damage in the first, but a sacrifice fly brought home the first run of the game in the second.
Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the third with a solo shot to center, then a double and two walks loaded the bases with nobody out.