The New York Mets might be running out of time to prove their two-month slump is just an aberration.
The Mets will try to halt their latest skid when they host the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.
Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.46 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against fellow right-hander Spencer Strider (5-9, 4.04 ERA).
Both teams were off Monday after concluding eventful series Sunday afternoon. The Mets suffered their latest frustrating defeat by squandering a five-run lead prior to Isaac Collins' ninth-inning walk-off homer off Edwin Diaz in a 7-6 loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers.