New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split three-game series

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their recent three-game series at Truist Park. In the opening game on Monday, the Mets secured an 8-5 victory, highlighted by Brett Baty’s first career grand slam in the first inning. Francisco Lindor contributed a home run and went 3-for-5, while Kodai Senga earned his first career save.

The Braves responded on Tuesday with a 4-0 shutout victory. Veteran left-hander Martín Pérez pitched six scoreless innings, extending his scoreless streak to 18 innings. Ozzie Albies provided the decisive offense with a solo home run in the fifth inning, and Matt Olson added a two-run homer in the eighth. Despite a strong performance from Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who allowed only one hit and one run over six innings, the Mets' offense was unable to respond.

The series concluded with the Mets holding a 7-4 advantage in the season series against Atlanta.