Photos: Braves lose to Mets in first game

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Photos: Braves lose to Mets in first game

The Braves hosted the Mets on Monday in the first game of a doubleheader with playoff implications. The Braves fell 8-7.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) reacts at the dugout after allowing two runs during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves fell 8-7.
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New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) celebrates with pitcher Edwin Díaz (39) after their win.
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New York Mets players celebrate with pitcher Edwin Díaz (39) after their win against the Atlanta Braves.
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New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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New York Mets players celebrate after outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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New York Mets players celebrate after outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) is unable to reach the ball after New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits a three-run double during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies watches after hitting a three-run double during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. waves a towel to support his teammates.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramón Laureano (18) and third baseman Gio Urshela (9) reacts after Ozzie Albies (1) hits a three-run double during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (right) tries to regroup after allowing four runs during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) slides home to score during the eighth inning.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) leaves the mound during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) gets a high five in the dugout after leaving the game during the eighth inning.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramón Laureano (18) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) leaves the mound after allowing four runs during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) delivers to a New York Mets batter in the eight inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia tosses the helmet after striking out during the second inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. The Braves fell 8-7. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) throws a pitch to a New York Mets batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies (right) gets congratulated by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies gets congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) celebrates with Ozzie Albies (1) after Albies hit a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throws a pitch to a New York Mets batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II grabs a fly ball during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela watches a foul ball during the second inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Gio Urshela throws to first base after a ground ball during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson awaits for a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after being struck out during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers to a New York Mets batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers to a New York Mets batter in the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Joe Jiménez (77) reacts at the dugout after allowing two runs during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves fell 8-7. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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