Mets fall to Braves in rubber game despite home runs from Torrens and Robert
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-3 at Truist Park on August 12, 2026. Zac Thornton pitched six innings for the Mets, allowing three runs. Despite home runs from Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr., the Mets were unable to maintain offense while the Braves added three more runs in the seventh. The Mets have an off day before facing the Nationals at home.
- •Mets lose to Braves 6-3 in Atlanta.
- •Zac Thornton allows three runs in six innings.
- •Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. hit home runs.
- •Braves score three in the seventh inning.
- •Mets play the Nationals at home next on Thursday.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Mets drop the rubber game against the Braves as Thornton goes six innings
"Dingers from Torrens, Robert, and Bichette could not spark enough offensive momentum
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