Mets fall short against Braves as Scott's strong outing goes unrewarded
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New York Mets lost 1-0 to the Atlanta Braves on July 29, 2026, in the second game of a doubleheader at Citi Field. Pitcher Christian Scott delivered six innings of one-run ball, but the Mets offense managed only two hits. Braves starter Chris Sale dominated, striking out nine batters while allowing no walks. The Braves secured the victory with a sixth-inning run from Matt Olson, driving in Jim Jarvis. The Mets will begin a new series against the Miami Marlins tomorrow night at home.
- •Mets recorded only two hits in the game.
- •Scott's six innings included five hits and seven strikeouts.
- •Braves scored the only run in the sixth inning.
- •Sale pitched six scoreless innings for the Braves.
- •Mets face the Marlins next on July 30.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Scott's gem wasted as Mets fail to sweep Braves
"Despite Christian Scott's six innings of one-run ball, the Mets offense wasted their pitcher's efforts, tallying just two hits in a 1-0 loss against the Atlanta Braves with a series sweep on the line at Citi Field.
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