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Braves overpower Mets 6-3 with strong pitching and homers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Braves overpower Mets 6-3 with strong pitching and homers

Summary

The Atlanta Braves topped the New York Mets 6-3 on August 12, 2026, thanks to a solid performance from pitcher Tyler Mahle and key home runs. Mahle recorded his first win with the Braves, allowing one run over six innings. Lane Thomas hit a home run, marking his first since joining the team, while Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski contributed back-to-back homers in a three-run seventh inning. The Mets responded with a home run from Luis Robert Jr., but fell short. For the Braves, Drake Baldwin also added an RBI. The teams will continue their series, with the Mets facing Washington next and the Braves set to host Arizona.

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By the Numbers

•Tyler Mahle pitched six innings, allowing one run and striking out seven.
•Lane Thomas hit his first home run for the Braves after joining from Kansas City.
•Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning.
•Luis Robert Jr. hit a home run for the Mets in the seventh.
•The Braves will face Arizona, while the Mets will host Washington next.

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1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas homers to back Mahle in the Braves' 6-3 victory over the Mets

What they're saying

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Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and fellow trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas homered in the Atlanta Braves' 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night. Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley hit back-to-back homers during a three-run seventh for the Braves, who are 60-25 when hitting at least one home run. Riley was 3 for 4 with two runs and Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits, an RBI and two runs.
— Yahoo Sportsby BILL TROCCHI

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