New York at Atlanta

The snakebitten Mets have lost five in a row with two by 6-4 scores and another by one run. New York has the second-best fielding percentage in the majors and Justin Verlander is on the mound, holding batters to a .235 average with a 30-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 36 innings. He's allowed two runs or less in four of his six starts and is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA against the Braves in three starts. New York is 39-30 on the road after five or more straight losses. Atlanta is 26th in fielding percentage and starter Spencer Strider is favored but has a 5.03 ERA against the Mets. He faced New York just last month allowing four runs in five innings with three walks. Play New York.