Braves struggle offensively in doubleheader opener against Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced the New York Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on July 29, 2026, at Citi Field, losing 3-2. AJ Smith-Shawver made his 2026 debut, allowing two runs over 4 1/3 innings. Matt Olson's sixth-inning home run briefly tied the game, but the Braves could not capitalize on seven opportunities with runners in scoring position. The Braves now have four consecutive games scoring three or fewer runs.
- •Braves tally only two runs, both from Matt Olson's homer.
- •Smith-Shawver allows two runs in his season debut.
- •Braves finish 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
- •Mets score the winning run on a two-out double in the seventh.
- •Next game in the series scheduled for later on July 29.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Smith-Shawver turns heads but Braves falter in doubleheader opener at Mets
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