The New York Mets (7-3) and Atlanta Braves (5-5) will continue a three-game National League East series on Tuesday night inside Turner Field in Atlanta, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 ET.
Las Vegas oddsmakers have established the Braves as slight -115 home favorites, while the total remains at seven, but is receiving some upward pressure in the betting market.
New York has won all four meetings with Atlanta this year, including a 6-1 win on Monday night. The Mets' pitching staff has limited the Braves to just eight combined runs, as they are 1-for-21 (.048) with runners in scoring position in those contests.
Johan Santana (0-1, 0.90 ERA) will be making just his third start of the season, but he's already faced the Braves in a 1-0 season-opening home victory for the Mets on April 5. He didn't factor in the decision, tossing five shutout innings and allowing just two hits.
The left-hander has a disappointing 3-6 rec...
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