Ronald Acuña Jr. shook off a slow start by driving in two runs with two hits, including his first homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat Michael Wacha and the New York Mets 7-1 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.

The Mets have lost four straight, including the first two games of the four-game series between the NL East rivals.

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New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto can't get to a ball hits for an RBI double by Atlanta Braves' Tyler Flowers during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Ronald Acuña Jr. shook off a slow start by driving in two runs with two hits, including his first homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat Michael Wacha and the New York Mets 7-1 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Touki Toussaint, top, delivers to New York Mets' Jeff McNeil in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Acuña led off the game with his 18th strikeout, the most in the majors, before emerging from his funk. He doubled in a run in the second for his first RBI as the Braves stretched the lead to 5-0.

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha works in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Toussaint moved into the rotation spot left vacant when Mike Foltynewicz was designated for assignment on Tuesday and sent outright to the team's alternate training site on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, left, dives back to first base ahead of the throw to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, right, in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Josh Tomlin (1-0) pitched 2 1/3 perfect innings with three strikeouts.

New York Mets relief pitcher Franklyn Kilome works in the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Wacha allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings.

Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets with no fans in attendance at Truist Park during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

TRAINER’S ROOM

Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer, his third, off Wacha (1-1) in the first inning.

New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto can't get to a ball hits for an RBI double by Atlanta Braves' Tyler Flowers during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto can't get to a ball hits for an RBI double by Atlanta Braves' Tyler Flowers during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Acuña led off the game with his 18th strikeout, the most in the majors, before emerging from his funk. He doubled in a run in the second for his first RBI as the Braves stretched the lead to 5-0.

Acuña lined his first homer into the left-field seats in the sixth off right-hander Franklyn Kilome, who gave up two runs in his major league debut.

Making his first start since April 20, 2019, Braves right-hander Touki Toussaint allowed no runs on three hits and three walks in four innings.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Touki Toussaint, top, delivers to New York Mets' Jeff McNeil in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Touki Toussaint, top, delivers to New York Mets' Jeff McNeil in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Toussaint moved into the rotation spot left vacant when Mike Foltynewicz was designated for assignment on Tuesday and sent outright to the team's alternate training site on Thursday.

Toussaint may have earned another start. He was forced to pitch out of trouble in the third, when he walked two batters. He again escaped a jam in the fourth, when he gave up singles to Michael Conforto and Robinson Canó before loading the bases with a walk to Dominic Smith.

Toussaint struck out Wilson Ramos before ending the fourth on Amed Rosario's groundout to third base.

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha works in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha works in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Josh Tomlin (1-0) pitched 2 1/3 perfect innings with three strikeouts.

The Mets finally scored in the fifth off Luke Jackson. Canó's bases-loaded sacrifice fly to right field drove in Brandon Nimmo, who walked.

Kilome was recalled on Friday, when catcher Rene Rivera was placed on the injured list.

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, left, dives back to first base ahead of the throw to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, right, in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, left, dives back to first base ahead of the throw to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, right, in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Wacha allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings.

ROSTER MOVE

Manager Brian Snitker said RHP Jhoulys Chacin was designated for assignment before the game because the team needed a fresh arm in the bullpen. The Braves selected the contract of LHP Chris Rusin. Chacin, who signed a one-year deal on July 21, allowed four runs in 1 1/3 innings on Friday night.

New York Mets relief pitcher Franklyn Kilome works in the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

New York Mets relief pitcher Franklyn Kilome works in the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mets: Rivera suffered a hyper-extended left elbow on a swing in Wednesday's game against Boston. The Mets still have two healthy catchers, Wilson Ramos and Tomas Nido.

Braves: 2B Ozzie Albies (stiffness in his right wrist) returned to the lineup. He appeared to aggravate the sore wrist after being used off the bench on Friday night. Instead, manager Brian Snitker said Albies gave the team a scare when he lost his breath momentarily when he hit the ground on a play at second base.

Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets with no fans in attendance at Truist Park during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets with no fans in attendance at Truist Park during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP PhotoJohn Bazemore)

UP NEXT

After earning a win in his major league debut on Friday at Boston, LHP David Peterson will face the Braves in his first National League start on Saturday. Peterson allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings in the 8-3 win over the Red Sox. RHP Kyle Wright will start for the Braves.

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