New York Mets (67-60, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (58-69, fourth in the NL East)

Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Nolan McLean (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Braves: Joey Wentz (4-3, 4.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 59 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday.

Atlanta has a 32-31 record in home games and a 58-69 record overall. The Braves have hit 143 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL.

New York has a 67-60 record overall and a 26-36 record in road games. The Mets have the seventh-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.82.

The teams meet Friday for the 11th time this season. The Braves lead the season series 7-3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Marcell Ozuna has 13 doubles, 20 home runs and

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