Braves start Martín Pérez against Mets tonight in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Atlanta Braves face the New York Mets tonight at Truist Park at 7:15 PM EDT, looking to rebound from a loss in game one of the series. Martín Pérez, who struggled against the Mets earlier this month, takes the mound, aiming for a better performance. Pérez has posted a 3.14 ERA this season but has an expected ERA of 4.32, suggesting some luck in his current performance. His last outing against the Mets saw him allow four earned runs over 4.1 innings. Nolan McLean will pitch for the Mets, fresh off a decent outing in the same game. Team statistics indicate both offenses have scored similarly since the All-Star break.
- •Game time is set for 7:15 PM EDT on August 11 at Truist Park.
- •Pérez aims to improve after allowing four earned runs earlier this month.
- •McLean pitched well against the Braves in their last meeting.
- •Both teams have scored similarly since the All-Star break.
- •Pérez's season ERA stands at 3.14, but his xERA is 4.32.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Martín Pérez takes the mound as Braves look to rebound vs Mets
"Martín Pérez struggled last time he faced the Mets. He is looking to rebound against Nolan McLean
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