5 things to watch as Mets face Braves in three-game series at Truist ParkAtlanta is 5.5 games up on Mets in NL East6/6/2023, 1:49 PMJohn FlaniganFreelance Editorial ProducerFeb 17, 2023; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) and New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throw pitches in the bull pen during spring training workouts. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports / © Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
