Braves' Connor Thomas struggles in 14-3 loss to Mets as Weiss faces bullpen challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
On July 27, the Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets 14-3, with pitcher Connor Thomas allowing 11 earned runs in 2.2 innings. The game was tied 3-3 before Thomas entered, resulting in 11 unanswered runs from the Mets. Braves manager Walt Weiss faced criticism for keeping Thomas on the mound amid bullpen depletion, particularly after a tough series against the Orioles where they played 17 games without an off day. Following the outing, Thomas was optioned to Triple-A due to his elevated ERA. Atlanta's next off-day is on August 3.
- •Connor Thomas allowed 11 runs, ballooning his ERA to 21.32.
- •Braves played 17 games consecutively without an off day.
- •Atlanta's bullpen is missing key pitcher Robert Suarez since June 19.
- •Mets scored 11 unanswered runs after the game was tied.
- •Braves' next scheduled off day is August 3.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss Is Learning a Valuable Lesson
"On July 27, Atlanta Braves pitcher Connor Thomas recorded one of the worst outings of the season. In 2.2 innings, Thomas allowed 10 hits, five walks, three home runs and 11 earned runs in total. Before entering the game in the sixth inning, the game was tied 3-3. However, it quickly got out of hand […] The post Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss Is Learning a Valuable Lesson appeared first on The Lead.
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