Braves shut out Mets 4-0 despite Nolan McLean's strong performance
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

On August 11, 2026, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 4-0 at Truist Park. Mets pitcher Nolan McLean threw six innings, allowing just one hit and one run, but it was not enough as the Mets were blanked for the 13th time this season. Ozzie Albies opened the scoring with a solo home run in the fifth inning, and the Braves added three more runs in the seventh and eighth. The Mets' best scoring opportunity came in the sixth inning, but they failed to capitalize. Raisel Iglesias closed the game for Atlanta, securing the shutout. The series will conclude with a rubber match on August 12, featuring pitchers Tyler Mahle and Zac Thornton.
- •Braves win 4-0 against Mets on August 11, 2026
- •Nolan McLean allows just one hit in six innings
- •Ozzie Albies hits a solo home run in the fifth
- •Mets had two on in the sixth but failed to score
- •Series concludes with a rubber match on August 12
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — McLean’s gem wasted in shutout loss to the Braves
"The Mets were blanked for the 13th time this season.
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