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Mets rout Braves 14-3 with Lindor's two homers and six RBIs

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Mets rout Braves 14-3 with Lindor's two homers and six RBIs

Summary

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 14-3 at Citi Field on Monday night. Francisco Lindor led the offense with two home runs and six RBIs, contributing to the Mets' 19-hit performance. The game featured Marcus Semien's two-run homer that broke a tie in the sixth inning and Tyrone Taylor's three-run shot in the seventh. Rookie starter Zac Thornton earned the win, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings. Atlanta's Ozzie Albies hit a tying homer for the Braves, while Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the lineup after injury. The teams will meet again on Tuesday night with Chris Sale starting for Atlanta against Christian Scott of New York.

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By the Numbers

•Mets improve to 45-62 with the win.
•Lindor's performance marked his 23rd career multihomer game.
•Atlanta's Acuña Jr. returned after missing 37 games.
•Mets scored double-digit runs for the 10th time this season.
•Game two of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night.

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2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Francisco Lindor homers twice and drives in 6 as Mets pull away for 14-3 rout of Braves

What they're saying

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Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the New York Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Marcus Semien hit a long two-run homer that snapped a 3-all tie in the sixth inning. Tyrone Taylor extended his tear at the plate with a three-run drive in the seventh as the last-place Mets (45-62) matched a season high with 19 hits and hammered a first-place opponent for the second consecutive day.
— Yahoo Sportsby LARRY FLEISHER

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