Mets rally late to defeat Braves in extra innings, 7-6
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Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The New York Mets overcame a late deficit to defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in ten innings on July 6. Juan Soto's three-run homer in the ninth inning gave the Mets a 5-3 lead, but a blown save by Devin Williams allowed the Braves to tie the game. The Mets scored two more runs in the tenth, with Luis Torrens hitting a two-run double. The Braves managed to score one run in the tenth but could not secure the win. The victory gave the Mets a split in the four-game series.
- •Mets scored first with a solo home run by Carson Benge.
- •Braves responded with RBI singles and a home run by Matt Olson.
- •Soto's ninth-inning homer gave Mets a late lead.
- •Torrens' double in the tenth sealed the game for the Mets.
- •Braves' Williams suffered a blown save in the ninth.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Rally Late To Win In Ten, 7-6, Against Atlanta
"The New York Mets rallied late on a three-run homer by Juan Soto, and they won 7-6 in ten innings against Atlanta.
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