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NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Atlanta Braves aim to rebound from a lopsided loss when they face the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT under a forecast of 79 degrees and rain. The Braves enter with a 62-44 record, sitting atop the NL East. The Mets, struggling at 45-62, are last in the division. Wednesday’s game marks the third of a four-game series. The Mets exploded for a 14-3 win Monday. Tuesday’s game was scoreless. The Mets have won six of the last nine meetings between the clubs. Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies has been a bright spot. In Monday’s loss, he went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Albies is batting .250 with four homers and six RBIs. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is a key threat. He starred Monday, going 3-for-5 with two homers and six RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Lindor is hitting .300 with three homers and 10 RBIs. Atlanta continues its road trip after this series, hosting Washington for four games starting Thursday. The Mets welcome Miami for a four-game set beginning Thursday. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 Braves victory.

