Juan Soto's homer helps Mets edge Braves in extra innings, 7-6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The New York Mets secured a comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves, winning 7-6 in 10 innings on July 6, 2026. Juan Soto hit a pivotal three-run home run in the ninth to give the Mets a 5-3 lead, earlier trailing 3-1 in the game. Atlanta's Matt Olson tied the game with a homer off Devin Williams in the ninth. Luis Torrens contributed a two-run double in the tenth for the Mets, ensuring they split the four-game series. Luke Weaver earned his first save as a Met despite allowing an unearned run in the tenth.
- •Mets defeat Braves 7-6 in 10 innings on July 6, 2026.
- •Juan Soto hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •Matt Olson tied the game with a homer in the ninth.
- •Luis Torrens provided a key two-run double in the tenth.
- •Luke Weaver recorded his first save as a Met.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Mets hold on to top Braves after clutch Juan Soto homer, shaky bullpen performance
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Clutch hitting from Juan Soto and Luis Torrens power Mets to comeback win over Braves in extra innings
"ATLANTA — There haven’t been many comeback victories for the New York Mets since their playoff run nearly two years ago. Just when it looked like the Mets would finally pull off a ninth-inning comeback, the Atlanta Braves had something to say about that. Down 3-2 in the top of the ninth with runners on the corners and two outs, Juan Soto uncorked a massive home run to right field. It stayed ...
"The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, 7-6 the final score, to split their four game series on the road. Juan Soto and Luis Torrens were the heroes, and Luke Weaver notched his first save as a Met.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 3:34 AMMets hold on to top Braves after clutch Juan Soto homer, shaky bullpen performance
ATLANTA — There haven’t been many comeback victories for the New York Mets since their playoff run nearly two years ago. Just when it looked like the Mets would finally pull off a ninth-inning comeback, the Atlanta Braves had something to say about that. Down 3-2 in the top of the ninth with runners on the corners and two outs, Juan Soto uncorked a massive home run to right field. It stayed ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 3:05 AMClutch hitting from Juan Soto and Luis Torrens power Mets to comeback win over Braves in extra innings
The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings, 7-6 the final score, to split their four game series on the road. Juan Soto and Luis Torrens were the heroes, and Luke Weaver notched his first save as a Met.
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