Mets and Braves meet for first division matchup of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The New York Mets (30-38) host the Atlanta Braves (45-23) at Citi Field for their first meeting this season. The Mets, who have shown improvement since May 1, seek to narrow the Braves' eight-game lead in the National League East. Key questions for the Mets include the performance of first baseman Jared Young and the struggles of Bo Bichette. The Braves may be vulnerable as they face challenges with star player Ronald Acuña Jr. on the Injured List and recent losses to the White Sox.
- •Mets have improved to 20-17 since May 1.
- •Braves lost Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Injured List.
- •First divisional matchup occurs late in the season.
- •Bichette's offensive struggles raise concerns for the Mets.
- •Braves lost their last two games to the White Sox.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Mets hope to chop away at the Braves’ division lead
"The first meeting of the division rivals happens this weekend in Queens.
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