VIDEO: Nick Markakis and Austin Riley Slug Back-to-Back Homers to Give Braves Late Lead Over Mets
By Sean Facey
And just like that, the Braves have the lead! Nick Markakis and rookie star Austin Riley slugged back-to-back jacks against New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo to take a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning as the Mets' bullpen woes continue.
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Nick Markakis and Austin Riley team up to smash two baseballs into orbit as the #Braves regain the lead. #Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/TwnxrcZplp
For the Mets, it marks the fifth time in seven games that they've blown a lead in the sixth inning or later.
For the Braves, the two solo shots put them one step closer to winning their fourth game in their last five and extending an already massive six-game lead in the NL East.