Brett Baty's grand slam helps Mets top Braves 8-5
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Brett Baty hit his first career grand slam as the New York Mets secured an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on August 10, 2026. The Mets took control early, scoring five runs in the first inning, including a 420-foot homer from Francisco Lindor. Jared Young added two hits and two RBIs. Daniel Duarte earned his first win with two scoreless innings of relief, while Kodai Senga recorded his first career save. The Braves, who had an impressive nine-game home winning streak, managed to rally but could not overcome the deficit. A matchup between Martín Pérez and Nolan McLean is set for the second game of the series.
- •Baty's grand slam came in the first inning off Bryce Elder.
- •Lindor finished the game 3 for 5 with a home run.
- •Duarte improved to 1-0 with two scoreless innings.
- •Senga pitched a scoreless ninth for his first career save.
- •Mets and Braves meet again for the second game of the series.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Baty crushes grand slam, Francisco Lindor hits another homer in Mets' win over Braves
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Brett Baty hits his first career grand slam to spark the Mets’ 8-5 win over the Braves
"Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the New York Mets held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games. Francisco Lindor was 3 for 5 with a 420-foot home run, Jared Young had two hits and two RBIs, and Bo Bichette drove in a run and scored. Daniel Duarte (1-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, and Kodai Senga pitched a scoreless ninth for his first career save.
"NEW YORK — Of course, just a week after selling at the trade deadline, the New York Mets are red hot. The Mets continued swinging the lumber in their 8-5 win on Monday night against the powerhouse Atlanta Braves for their seventh victory in their last eight games. Brett Baty’s first-inning grand slam and Francisco Lindor’s solo shot in the third were the two big blows for Andy Green’s squad. ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:40 AMBrett Baty crushes grand slam, Francisco Lindor hits another homer in Mets' win over Braves
NEW YORK — Of course, just a week after selling at the trade deadline, the New York Mets are red hot. The Mets continued swinging the lumber in their 8-5 win on Monday night against the powerhouse Atlanta Braves for their seventh victory in their last eight games. Brett Baty’s first-inning grand slam and Francisco Lindor’s solo shot in the third were the two big blows for Andy Green’s squad. ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:31 AMBrett Baty hits his first career grand slam to spark the Mets’ 8-5 win over the Braves
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the New York Mets held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games. Francisco Lindor was 3 for 5 with a 420-foot home run, Jared Young had two hits and two RBIs, and Bo Bichette drove in a run and scored. Daniel Duarte (1-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, and Kodai Senga pitched a scoreless ninth for his first career save.
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