ICYMI in Mets Land: Braves walk it off to complete painful series sweep

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it...

• Francisco Alvarez homered twice and Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam, but Mets pitching was all over the place, allowing the Braves to come back and walk off with a crushing series sweep.

• It's been feast or famine for Justin Verlander this season, and he spoke after the game about working to figure out what's gone wrong in his poor outings.

• The Mets are now 8.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East standings, and players like David Robertson voiced their frustrations after Thursday's backbreaking loss.

• Pete Alonso was sent back to New York for additional testing, and there is reportedly now "real concern" that the first baseman could land on the IL.

• Anthony McCarron writes that whether Alonso misses significant time or not, the Mets must give Mark Vientos an opportunity to prove himself.

• Mets top prospect Kevin Parada discusses his strengths on the field and off as he continues his season with the Brooklyn Cyclones.