Mets edge Braves 3-2 behind Sean Manaea in close contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The New York Mets secured a narrow 3-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on July 29, 2026. After a scoreless first five innings, the Mets took a 2-0 lead in the sixth, highlighted by a double from Francisco Alvarez. Matt Olson tied the game for the Braves with a two-run homer in the same inning. The Mets responded in the seventh, with Carson Benge driving in the go-ahead run. Sean Manaea pitched six innings with two earned runs and four strikeouts. The contest was tightly contested, with both teams facing pitching challenges. A second game in the series is set for later tonight, featuring Christian Scott against Chris Sale.
- •Mets score late to win after a tie in the sixth inning.
- •Sean Manaea pitches six innings, allowing two runs.
- •Carson Benge contributes key run with an RBI double.
- •Mets take the series opener against Braves ahead of second game tonight.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Manaea and the Mets eke out a one-run victory against the Braves
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