Mets swept by Braves after blowing late lead in slugfest loss

ATLANTA — The party was fun while it lasted. But even on a night the Mets’ lineup finally broke out with loud hits and reached double digits in runs, the other half of the equation turned into a pile of crud Thursday. Whether it was Justin Verlander getting knocked out after three awful innings or a parade of ineffective relievers, the Mets seem determined to squander their riches and get swept by the Braves. Ozzie Albies delivered a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th inning against Tommy Hunter, sending the...