Braves rally falls short in loss to Mets after coin-flip game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
On July 6, the Atlanta Braves faced the New York Mets at Truist Park, hoping for a series win. A strong start from Reynaldo Lopez was overshadowed by the bullpen’s struggles. After a home run by Juan Soto gave the Mets the lead in the ninth, the Braves responded with a tying homer from Matt Olson. The Mets pulled ahead with a two-RBI double in extra innings, and despite a late rally by the Braves, they could not secure the victory.
- •Braves led 3-2 heading into the eighth inning.
- •Juan Soto's homer in the ninth gave Mets a late lead.
- •Matt Olson hit two home runs in the game.
- •Owen Murphy made his MLB debut during the extra innings.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Braves lose coin-flip game after a solid start from Reynaldo Lopez
"The Braves’ offense and bullpen couldn’t quite do enough in what was basically a coin-flip game
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