The Mets and Braves last met just over a week ago in a three-game series in New York. Pete Alonso scored two home runs in the opener to become the Mets all-time leading home-run scorer in front of a delighted crowd at Citi Field. Alonso - known as the Polar Bear - has now hit 254 home runs for the franchise since joining in 2016.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta has a 32-33 record at home and a 58-71 record overall. The Braves are sixth in the NL with 144 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.