Mets Lose Fourth Straight Game, Blow Late Lead to Braves in 10 Innings

The New York Mets suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Tuesday night in Atlanta, blowing a 4-1 lead and falling 5-4 to the Braves in 10 innings. David Peterson pitched strongly for seven innings but was pulled in the eighth after issuing a walk and allowing a single, and the Mets bullpen could not hold the lead as Reed Garrett gave up a bases-clearing double to Marcell Ozuna. Despite early offensive contributions from Juan Soto, who hit a solo home run, and Tyrone Taylor, the Mets struggled with base running errors and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, including multiple double plays involving Soto. The Braves rallied in the eighth to tie the game and sealed the victory with a walk-off sacrifice fly by Austin Riley in the 10th, after the Mets loaded the bases but could not score with the automatic runner rule in effect. Additionally, the Mets faced a setback as pitcher Tylor Megill was placed on the injured list with a right elbow sprain, compounding concerns over the team's health. The loss underscores Atlanta's reputation as a difficult venue for the Mets, who now look to end their skid as Paul Blackburn takes the mound for Game 2 of the series.