"The Mets got embarrassed" "Not a good start to this series" - New York Mets fans disappointed by blowout loss to division rival Atlanta Braves

The New York Mets were absolutely dominated by the Atlanta Braves in the first game of their series. With a finals score of 13-1, the Mets simply could not keep up with the Braves' offensive dominance.

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Dansby Swanson had three hits each and were integral to the victory. This is a series that the Braves truly need to win if they want to win the National League East. The Mets lead has now shrunk to 4.5 games, and is in jepordy. If the Atlanta Braves can peak at the right time, the New York Mets might find themselves as a wildcard team.

Mets fans were hoping for a much better effort from their team in this pivotal game.

Thankfully, their 75 wins this season provided comfort to anxious fans after this loss.

It's hard to imagine a worse start to the series against a divisional rival. At least they didn't get shut out like the New York Yankees did against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Atlanta Braves fans were quick to talk trash to their rivals, remembering what they heard the last time these teams played.

More nerve-wracked New York Mets fans had their anxiety spiked with this game.

As long as the Mets do not dwell on this loss for too long, this game should remain an aberration.

Atlanta Braves fans get to take a victory lap after this huge win. Not only did they run up the score, it was against a division rival. This combination is the perfect excuse to celebrate all night long.

Not all Braves fans were convinced by this win, knowing that there is a lot of work to do before the season is over.

Both of these teams have championship aspirations this season, and a meeting in the postseason is beginning to feel inevitable.

This is a big win for the Atlanta Braves, who will try to build off of it going forward.

Atlanta Braves blowout victory over New York Mets should be a confidence boost

Dansby Swanson sliding into second with a glorious head of hair

Not only did the Braves beat the Mets, the game was never even close. They made the Mets' talented pitching rotation look average. If the Braves offense can continue being even half as good for the rest of the season, they will crush most teams.

The New York Mets are on the opposite side of the equation. They need to pick up the pieces from this loss and carry on. They must do everything they can to win this series.