The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves continued their pivotal five-game series tonight at Citi Field. The Mets took the first game of the series and came into play with a 4.5 game lead in the NL East.The New York Mets pitching struggled, giving up 9 runs in total, losing by a score of 9-6.New York Mets@MetsFINAL: #Mets 6 - Atlanta 938237FINAL: #Mets 6 - Atlanta 9"FINAL: #Mets 6 - Atlanta 9" -@MetsMets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker had an abysmal pitching performance. Walker managed to go 1 inning, allowing 8 earned runs.Many fans took to Twitter to react to the tough loss. Here's a look at some of the best reactions across the platform following tonight's game.One Atlanta Braves fan scarcastically said that the Mets sucked after the game tonight.Ozzie Albies best stan(WORLD SERIES CHAMPS)(63-41)@OZZIEALBIES@Mets y’all suck@Mets y’all suckAnother fan said that the Mets need to get rid of Walker after his performance on the mound.Michael Leibel@leibel@Mets Eject Walker from your rotation. He’s a negative1@Mets Eject Walker from your rotation. He’s a negativeOthers are glad that the team showed some fight to make a comeback after being down by as many as eight runs.Niiko 🗡@ItsNiikoYT@Mets Tough loss, there was so many chances to win this game. Still proud of this team for fighting back. Shoutout to the bullpen as well 🏽 Take both games tomorrow 🏽53@Mets Tough loss, there was so many chances to win this game. Still proud of this team for fighting back. Shoutout to the bullpen as well 💪🏽 Take both games tomorrow 🙏🏽Overall, a tough loss at home for the Mets, but the Braves are an exceptional team. No matter how high a team is in the standings, they cannot be expected to win every game.08/05: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets Game HighlightsAtlanta Braves v New York MetsThe Braves started scoring going early, with four runs in the first inning. The first run came from an RBI double off the bat of first baseman Matt Olson.Atlanta Braves@Braves.@mattolson21: Gives the #Braves a 1st inning lead Gives you a free drink and fries tomorrow#DoubleUpDeal | @McDonalds twitter.com/Braves/status/…Atlanta Braves@BravesStarting today through August 31: Any day after a #Braves player hits a double you can get a free drink and large fries with another purchase at participating @McDonalds!#DoubleUpDeal35457Starting today through August 31: Any day after a #Braves player hits a double you can get a free drink and large fries with another purchase at participating @McDonalds!#DoubleUpDeal https://t.co/sA4H8nEQem.@mattolson21:✅ Gives the #Braves a 1st inning lead✅ Gives you a free drink and fries tomorrow#DoubleUpDeal | @McDonalds twitter.com/Braves/status/… https://t.co/f6VerRiaWK"Gives the @Braves a first inning lead Gives you a free drink and fries tomorrow" -@BravesEddie Rosario blasted a three-run home run to extend the early lead to 4-0. It was his third home run of the season.Bally Sports: Braves@BravesOnBallySuper Rosario sighting at Citi Field Three-run homer for Eddie.23346Super Rosario sighting at Citi Field 🍄Three-run homer for Eddie. https://t.co/M4sJsmaM8o"Super Rosario sighting at Citi Field Three-run homer for Eddie." - Bally Sports: BravesMichael Harris then connected with a home run to extend the lead to 5-0.MLB HR Videos@MLBHRVideosMichael Harris II - Atlanta Braves (10) 10618Michael Harris II - Atlanta Braves (10) https://t.co/yzRU0xS04z"Michael Harris II - Atlanta Braves (10)" -@MLBHRVideosThe Braves would add three more runs to extend their lead to 8-0 on RBI's from Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario. The Mets mounted a comeback, but their efforts fell short, as the Braves went on to win by a score of 9-6.Overall, a key win for the Braves as they make-up for their loss in the first game of the series. The Mets' lead in the NL East is down to 3.5 games. The two teams will square off for a double-header tomorrow afternoon with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM EDT.For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.