Atlanta BravesvsNew York Mets
ATL 1/NYM 8
Things to say
The Mets beat the Braves 8-1 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Mets ran the Braves out of Citi, 8-1. Atlanta looked flat from the jump and never got into it. Kinda stunning given how those records look on paper.
02
key player
Whoever the Mets ran out there absolutely shoved — eight runs of support and the Braves' bats never showed up.
03
hot take
I don't care that Atlanta's 46-25, that lineup is starting to look tired. Heart of the order went quiet again.
04
deep cut
Braves' bullpen got touched up early and the manager went to the pen too early — once that door opened, the Mets just kept piling on.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if Atlanta bounces back tomorrow — getaway day in Queens, should be a fun one.
The recap
Mets jumped on Atlanta early and never let off the gas, rolling 8-1 in what turned into a laugher at Citi Field. The Braves came in with the better record but looked flat from the jump — bats went quiet against the heart of the order, and once New York stacked a crooked number, the manager went to the pen too early and it spiraled.
Atlanta's lone run felt like garbage time. Getaway-day vibes for the Braves, statement night for the Mets.