⁍ Five Atlanta Braves’ pitchers combined to shut out the visiting New York Mets, 4-0, on Sunday.

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⁍ Tyler Matzek earned his first major-league victory since 2015.

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⁍ New York played without outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who had opted out of the season.

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– Yoenis Cespedes is opting out of his contract with the New York Mets for “coVID-related issues,” general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said after the team’s 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Cespedes didn’t show up for the game, prompting concern for his safety after the Mets said they didn’t know his whereabouts and were unsuccessful in contacting him. Van Wagenen said after the game that he heard from Cespedes’ agent in the middle of the game, and that was when he learned the 34-year-old was opting out. Van Wagenen said Cespedes’ decision was due to ‘COVID-related issues.’ He said there had been no previous conversations about Cespedes opting out. David Peterson took the loss for the Mets. He threw six innings and allowed three runs on five hits while recording a career-high eight strikeouts. The Mets outhit the Braves 10-7 but left 13 on base, hit into two double plays, and were 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position. It marked the first time since 1987 that New York was shut out while getting at least 10 hits. The Braves scored twice in the third inning against Peterson. Ronald Acuna Jr. walked with the bases loaded and Freddie Freeman drove in a run with an infield grounder. It is the ninth time in 10 games the Braves have scored first.