Mets fall 5-3 to Braves in series opener as offense struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Mets lost 5-3 to the Atlanta Braves on July 3 at Truist Park. The Braves powered past the Mets with four home runs, including two by Matt Olson. New York managed ten hits but could only convert them into three runs, with Juan Soto hitting a two-run homer to briefly tie the game. The Mets rallied in the ninth but fell short, ending the game with the tying runs on base. The teams will meet again tomorrow night, with Sean Manaea set to pitch for the Mets against Chris Sale.
- •Mets scored three runs on ten hits in the loss.
- •Braves hit four home runs, two by Matt Olson.
- •Soto’s two-run homer tied the game at 2-2.
- •Mets had tying runs on base in the ninth inning.
- •Teams will play again tomorrow night.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Drop 5-3 Series Opener In Atlanta As Offense Sputters Again
"The New York Mets couldn't hit enough to win in Atlanta in yet another offenses-less loss, this time to the Braves.
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