Mets Lose Opener
Atlanta Braves Defeat New York Mets 5-3 in Series Opener Despite Juan Soto's Home Run
The Atlanta Braves handed the New York Mets a 5-3 loss in their series opener on Friday night. Matt Olson hit two home runs, Michael Harris II added a two-run shot, and Ozzie Albies also went deep as Atlanta's power game overwhelmed New York, according to Caledonian Record.
Juan Soto hit his 18th homer of the season for the Mets, but it was not enough. New York falls to 36-52, while Atlanta improves to 51-35 — the top team in the NL East, NY Daily News reported.
Braves Hit Four Home Runs to Power Past Mets
Atlanta's offense came alive with four home runs on the night. Matt Olson led the way with two blasts. Michael Harris II crushed a two-run shot. Ozzie Albies also added a home run, according to Sports Yahoo. The Braves' power display made the final score 5-3 and was never really in doubt after the big swings.
The win was a big bounce-back moment for Atlanta. WRAL noted the victory was a significant turnaround for a team looking to stay atop the NL East. The Braves now sit 15 games above .500 at 51-35.
Christian Scott Struggles Against Aggressive Atlanta Lineup
Mets right-hander Christian Scott had a rough night on the mound. He gave up three earned runs, walked four batters, and struck out seven in four innings, according to NY Daily News. The Braves were aggressive early and kept the pressure on throughout his outing.
Scott's trouble in the strike zone proved costly. Four walks in four innings gave Atlanta too many free baserunners. The Mets could not recover from the early deficit his struggles created.
Senga Makes First Relief Appearance as Mets Cope
Kodai Senga made his first true relief appearance of the season, pitching 2 2/3 innings out of the bullpen, NY Daily News reported. It was a notable moment for Senga, who has spent most of the year working his way back. His outing gave the Mets' bullpen some needed length late in the game.
Soto's solo homer gave the Mets a brief spark. But New York could not string together enough offense to match Atlanta's four-homer night. The Mets managed just three runs on the evening.
Mets' Road Trip Yields Little as Playoff Hopes Fade
The loss is part of a seven-game road trip through Toronto and Atlanta that has not gone well for New York. NY Daily News noted the trip has yielded few positives so far. At 36-52, the Mets sit well below .500 with a long road ahead to even think about a postseason spot.
The gap between the two teams is stark. Atlanta leads the NL East at 51-35 while New York sits 16 games back. The Braves still have three more games against the Mets in this series, giving them a chance to widen the divide even further, according to Times Union.
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