Bo Bichette powers Mets to 7-5 win over Braves

Bo Bichette delivered a career‑high performance for the New York Mets, hitting a solo home run in the first inning and a grand slam in the second, and finishing with six RBIs. His big hits helped the Mets defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 in the opening game of a three‑game series at Citi Field.

The Mets’ bullpen combined for a nine‑hit shutout, with Cionel Pérez earning the win after reliever Nolan McLean was pulled following a rain delay. Devin Williams closed out the game with his tenth save. Braves starter Spencer Strider left after four innings with a sore right arm, having allowed seven runs.

The victory moved the Mets to 31‑38 on the season, keeping them in last place in the National League East, while the Braves fell to 45‑24 after their third consecutive loss.