The New York Mets have fallen on hard times of late, as they've lost five consecutive games dating back to their June 12 victory against the Washington Nationals. While New York's excellent start to the season has given them a cushion in the NL East,

The New York Mets dropped their fourth straight game on Tuesday, falling 5-4 in 10 innings to the Atlanta Braves. Though they jumped ahead early—thanks to Juan Soto’s first-inning homer and Tyrone Taylor’s two-run double—they couldn’t hold the lead.

The Mets dropped their series opener against the Braves in Atlanta Tuesday night in 10 innings. A couple of late-game blunders contributed to the 5-4 loss for the Mets, including a base running mistake from Juan Soto.