ATLANTA — Two straight days of offensive fireworks appeared as if it might extend to three for the Mets after Mark Vientos’ second-inning homer Sunday.
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The Mets had a two-run lead, and though it was too early to smell a sweep, life was good for manager Carlos Mendoza’s crew. Opportunities escaped over the next seven innings, along with the Mets’ sweep.
Frustrated with runners in scoring position, the Mets lost 4-3 to the Braves at Truist Park to complete a .500 road trip against two sputtering NL East foes (the Nationals were the other). Now it’s on to the class of the division, with the Phillies hea