This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as New York Mets Make Hilarious Admission in Blowout Win vs. Braves. The New York Mets routed the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night at Citi Field, moving to 64-55 on the season.

With the Yankees falling apart, this should have been the Mets’ time to pounce. Instead, it's a golden opportunity squandered.

The Yankees were once again beaten down by the Astros while the Mets were swept by the red-hot Brewers, sending New York baseball further into its spiral.

The New York Mets have a new home run king. First baseman Pete Alonso slugged his 27th home run of the season and the 253rd home run of his career Tuesday, breaking Darryl Strawberry's franchise record.

Pete Alonso hit a two-run home run against the Braves on Tuesday night, moving him past Darryl Strawberry and into first place on the Mets' all-time homer list.

Pete Alonso became the New York Mets all-time home run leader on Tuesday, smashing two homers to spark the Mets over Atlanta 13-5 and reach 254 for his Major League Baseball career.Alonso, who has spent all seven of his MLB seasons with the Mets,