Atlanta Braves  vs  New York Mets

USA – MLB

The Braves need to win this game as they are trying to catch the Mets for first place in the NL east division.

The Braves starts Charlie Morton. The veteran has dominated the Mets this season, holding them to only one run and just three hits in 13 innings.

The Mets are starting rookie Tylor MeGill for the second time against Atlanta. He conceded two runs in 4.1 innings in his MLB debut last week.

New York has now scored four or fewer runs in nine out of their last ten games overall.

The braves are:

– 4-0 in Morton’s last 4 home starts.

– 6-1 in Morton’s last 7 starts overall.

– 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record.