Photos: Davidson pitches well but Braves lose to Mets

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Photos: Davidson pitches well but Braves lose to Mets

AJC photos from the Braves-Mets game at Truist Park on May 18, 2021.

Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson, making his first start of 2021, delivers against the New York Mets on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Atlanta. New York won 4-3. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Despite being hit by a pitch in the face and suffering a fractured nose in the previous day's game, the New York Mets' Kevin Pillar is smiling in the dugout on Tuesday, “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run against the New York Mets during the 6th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves' Freddie Freeman gets a low five from third-base coach Ron Washington aftert hitting a solo home run. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson, making his first start of 2021, throws to first in a pickoff attempt against the New York Mets during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Mets' Jonathan Villar hits a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Mets fans cheer as Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna can’t get to a 2-run homer by New York Mets' Jonathan Villar. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

New York Mets' Jonathan Villar (right) gets five from Tommy Hunter after hitting a 2-run homer to take a 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson reacts to giving up a 2-run home run to New York Mets' Jonathan Villar. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

051821 Atlanta: Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez is all smiles while watching the Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets in a MLB baseball game on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Mets' Tomas Nido hits a solo home run during the 9th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves closer Will Smith reacts after the New York Mets' Tomas Nido hit a solo home run for a 4-3 victory over Atlanta during the 9th inning on Tuesday. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves catcher William Contreras reacts as New York Mets' Tomas Nido hits a solo home run that proves to be the game-winner for a 4-3 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pinch hitter Pablo Sandoval hits a long fly ball that comes up short to end the game in a 4-3 loss to the New York Mets during the 9th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves pinch hitter Pablo Sandoval reacts round first base knowing his long fly ball is coming up short for the final out to end the game in a 4-3 loss to the New York Mets during the 9th inning. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna gives pinch hitter Pablo Sandoval a pat after Sandoval’s long fly ball comes up short for the final out to end the game in a 4-3 loss to the New York Mets. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson, making his first start of 2021, delivers against the New York Mets on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Atlanta. New York won 4-3. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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