On a night when the Braves celebrated the 30th anniversary of their 1995 World Series title, Mets rookie starter Nolan McLean earned his second MLB win in as many big league starts and helped New York’s offense spoil Atlanta’s fun.

Ryne Stanek began the season as a top Mets bullpen option but is nearing the final month just struggling to maintain a roster spot. It’s a reality the 34-year-old fireballer acknowledges

The Mets have lost back-to-back games entering this series and are 5-13 in August as they continue to struggle. Atlanta though, is hot! The Braves are 7-1 in the past eight games, including going 2-1 versus the Mets on August 12-14. For the year, Atlanta owns the series edge, 7-3.

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Mets and Braves have had a number of climactic late-season series. This… will not be one of them. But it is a chance for the Braves to extend the Mets’ recent misery, something that, should it happen, we will all relish.