New York Mets Beat Atlanta Braves in Doubleheader Opener

Mets Braves doubleheader Citi Field July 29 2026

The New York Mets edged the Atlanta Braves 3–2 in the first game of a split doubleheader on July 29, 2026 at Citi Field. Carson Benge supplied the decisive go‑ahead double in the seventh inning, following a fifth‑inning RBI double by Francisco Alvarez. Tyrone Taylor opened the inning with a leadoff walk and later scored on Alvarez’s hit. Mets starter Sean Manaea allowed two runs over six innings, while Devin Williams recorded his 15th save of the season in the ninth. The Braves, who entered the game with a 62‑44 record leading the NL East, were held off by the Mets, who were 45‑62 and fifth in the division.

The doubleheader’s schedule listed the first game for 1:10 p.m. ET and the second for 7:10 p.m. ET on the same day.

Entities: Atlanta Braves · Carson Benge · Citi Field · Francisco Álvarez · New York Mets · New York Yankees · Tyrone Taylor

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Braves held a 62‑44 record and were first in the NL East; the Mets were 45‑62 and fifth in the NL East. (Article 1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets rank fifth in the NL for team ERA at 4.18; the Braves rank ninth with a 3.76 ERA. (Article 1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mets and Braves played a doubleheader on July 29, 2026 at Citi Field. (Articles 295764e9-4776-48cc-9caf-d29308068e01 and 1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tyrone Taylor hit a three‑run home run in the ninth inning against the Yankees on July 27, 2026. (Article 65814923-b998-4c73-b501-27e233273902)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mets won the first game 14‑3. (Article 295764e9-4776-48cc-9caf-d29308068e01)
[● 2 SOURCES] The first game started at 1:10 p.m. ET and the second at 7:10 p.m. ET. (Articles 295764e9-4776-48cc-9caf-d29308068e01 and 1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Yankees are considering a trade for Tyrone Taylor before the August 3 trade deadline. (Article 65814923-b998-4c73-b501-27e233273902)
[● 2 SOURCES] Tyrone Taylor hit a three‑run home run in the seventh inning against the Braves on July 27, 2026. (Articles 295764e9-4776-48cc-9caf-d29308068e01 and 1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Atlanta Braves held a 62‑44 record, first in the NL East, while the Mets were 45‑62, fifth in the NL East. (1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in the first game of a split doubleheader on July 29, 2026 at Citi Field. (d193e01d-3470-46da-8c57-1b5199a53301)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The doubleheader games were scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET and 7:10 p.m. ET on July 29, 2026. (1c9a800a-7f93-4f7b-87b3-e68e321f1aed)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Francisco Alvarez hit an RBI double in the fifth inning that contributed to the Mets' scoring. (d193e01d-3470-46da-8c57-1b5199a53301)