Braves begin six-game homestand

The Braves (37-40) begin their final homestand of the first half Tuesday. They’ll host the Mets and Marlins for three games each.

It’s been a mediocre season thus far for the Braves, who are 20-20 at Truist Park. But defeating division opponents — and specifically the Mets, who’ve topped the National League East for most of the season — would be a nice way to rebound before the All-Star break.

When the Braves finish the homestand, they’ll travel to Pittsburgh and Miami for a pair of three-game series against last-place teams. So the Braves’ final nine games before the break will be against teams far below .500.

If the Braves are going to make a mid-season surge back into the postseason conversation, the next 12 games are a prime opportunity.

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