Mets' reshuffled lineup can't create spark in disappointing loss to Braves

Mets' reshuffled lineup can't create spark in disappointing loss to Braves details a 5-3 defeat for New York despite lineup changes led by A.J. Ewing. The game took place Friday night at Truist Park in Atlanta, where Ewing took over the leadoff role but went 0-for-3 in his debut. The Mets dropped to a season-worst 16 games below .500, while Atlanta finished with five hits, including four home runs. Interim manager Andy Green said he plans to keep Ewing at leadoff versus right-handed pitching, citing a .375 on-base percentage against such opponents for the rookie. Christian Scott lasted four innings, allowing three earned runs on two hits and four walks with seven strikeouts. Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, team-leading 18th, and the Braves’ other homers included a two-run shot by Michael Harris II and a homer by Ozzie Albies.