Tank engine: Mets tee off on Connor Thomas in 14-3 loss
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Key Points:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Braves lineup after a six-week injury absence, recording a single but finishing 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a rain-affected game against the Mets.
- Braves pitcher Martin Perez struggled early, giving up key hits including a two-run homer to Francisco Lindor, while the Braves offense showed some life with Ozzie Albies hitting a solo homer.
- The Braves' decision to bring in reliever Connor Thomas, their "last guy" in the bullpen, in a tie game backfired as he was heavily hit by the Mets, allowing multiple runs and turning the game into a rout.
- Despite the loss, the Braves maintained a 5.5-game division lead as the Phillies faltered in their own game, and the Braves' bullpen strategy, though questionable, avoided further depletion.
- Rain impacted the game significantly, and with weather conditions expected to continue, the remainder of the series faces uncertainty.
