Braves fall to Mets 8-1 as bats struggle in series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost 8-1 to the New York Mets on June 14 at Citi Field. Bryce Elder pitched four innings, giving up six earned runs early in the game, with four runs scored by the Mets in the first inning. Atlanta managed one run in the same inning but failed to capitalize on the Mets' pitching despite having opportunities. A pair of home runs in the fifth inning extended New York's lead further. With this loss, the Braves aim to reevaluate their game plan ahead of their series against the San Francisco Giants after an off day.
- •Braves scored one run in the first inning via sac-fly from Dominic Smith.
- •Bryce Elder allowed six earned runs over four innings.
- •Mets hit back-to-back home runs from A.J. Ewing and Marcus Semien in fifth.
- •Juan Soto's two-run hit capped the score at 8-1 in the eighth.
- •Braves have an off day before hosting the Giants.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Braves bats go silent in series loss to Mets
"The headline says it all. Giving New York another reason to celebrate, the Atlanta Braves fell 8-1 to the New York Mets on Sunday. Bryce Elder’s outing resulted in him only pitching through four innings, allowing two hits, six earned runs, two walks and only two strikeouts. Four of the runs came in the first […]
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