The Braves fell to the Mets again on Tuesday, losing 4-3 on a ninth-inning solo homer from New York catcher Tomas Nido. The Atlanta offense was stifled by the Mets staff despite their utilization of a so-called ‘bullpen game’ that kept Braves hitters off balance all evening.
Braves starter Tucker Davidson was impressive in this one, holding the Mets to three runs across six innings. The left-hander allowed five hits with one walk and five strikeouts, significantly besting his major league debut from a year ago. Davidson featured a mid-90’s fastball with a slider, curveball, and changeup that he utilized effectively to keep the Braves within striking distance.