Carlos Carrasco

In this Mets post game news conference, starter Carlos Carrasco was cruising along through the first five innings against Atlanta but a lead-off walk in the sixth to Matt Olson led to a four-run rally by the Braves and an eventual 6-4 loss for the Mets. Carrasco: "You start the inning with a walk and then things got out of hand right there,"

Two-run homers by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso staked the Mets to a 4-1 lead but starter Carlos Carrasco and the bullpen couldn't shut the door as the Braves continued their mastery over New York with a 6-4 win. Besides the two home runs, the Mets managed just two singles while the Braves had 10 hits, going 4-10 with runners in scoring position.

Carlos Carrasco takes the mound as the Mets open up a big series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. on SNY.

Mets starter Carlos Carrasco and the bullpen could not hold onto a late lead as New York fell to the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, 6-4, on Tuesday night.

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