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New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves: 5 bold predictions for series of the weekend

By Kevin Henry

Aug 7, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) rounds third base after hitting a two run home run against New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) rounds third base after hitting a two run home run against New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a solo homer in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Home field will make a difference

While the Mets have the overall edge in the series this season, Atlanta took three of four from New York when the Mets visited Truist Park in mid-August. During that series, the Braves outscored New York 28-12, including a 13-1 beatdown in the series opener followed by a 5-0 win behind the pitching of Charlie Morton the next day.

So far this season, Atlanta is 52-26 at home. New York, however, is 47-31 away from the Big Apple. Only one other National League team (the Los Angeles Dodgers with 53) has more wins away from the home field than the Mets.

However, with its back to the wall and needing every win in the series, Atlanta will use its raucous crowd to gain some momentum with home field advantage.

Two players to watch in this series when it comes to playing at Truist Park. For the Atlanta side, it’s Dansby Swanson, who is slashing .302/.360/.466 when he plays at home. For New York, it’s Pete Alonso … and we’ll explain why in the next slide.

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