Mets score early and late to secure 10-9 win over Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-9 on Sunday at Truist Park, ending a three-game losing streak. The Mets established an early lead against Braves pitcher Martin Perez, with Bo Bichette contributing an RBI single. Following a three-run inning from Atlanta, A.J. Ewing's solo home run helped regain the lead for New York. Late insurance runs, including a two-run single from Jared Young and a base-clearing double from Bichette, proved crucial. Despite struggling in the ninth, the Mets held off the Braves to secure the win. They conclude their four-game series against the Braves on Monday evening.
- •Mets scored five insurance runs in the ninth inning.
- •A.J. Ewing hit a solo home run and went 2-for-4.
- •Bo Bichette had a significant impact with two RBIs.
- •Nolan McLean allowed three runs in six innings.
- •Mets and Braves conclude their series on Monday at 7:15 p.m.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mets survive 9th-inning comeback by Braves
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Mets score early, tack on late, hang on to snap three-game skid with 10-9 win over Braves
"ATLANTA — Nothing comes easy for the New York Mets right now, and it was no different Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. There was some respite in the form of a 10-9 win at Truist Park, but make no mistake, they had to work for this win, at times beating themselves and their opposition. The Mets (37-53) have a seven-run lead going into the ninth inning with two of the best leverage relievers ...
"The Mets were able to snap their losing streak, as they hung on to beat the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:51 PMMets survive 9th-inning comeback by Braves
ATLANTA — Nothing comes easy for the New York Mets right now, and it was no different Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. There was some respite in the form of a 10-9 win at Truist Park, but make no mistake, they had to work for this win, at times beating themselves and their opposition. The Mets (37-53) have a seven-run lead going into the ninth inning with two of the best leverage relievers ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 9:21 PMMets score early, tack on late, hang on to snap three-game skid with 10-9 win over Braves
The Mets were able to snap their losing streak, as they hung on to beat the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.
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