Mets' Sean Manaea strong in six-inning outing despite loss to Braves

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Mets' Sean Manaea strong in six-inning outing despite loss to Braves
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Sean Manaea made his first start of the season for the Mets on June 13 against the Braves. He delivered a strong performance, allowing two runs over six innings while striking out six batters. The Mets fell to the Braves 3-1, with Manaea's solid outing providing a glimmer of hope for his return to form. Eli White's two-run homer highlighted the Braves' scoring, and the Mets struggled for run support throughout the game. Manaea's improved velocity and effective pitch mix were noted as crucial elements of his performance.

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  • Manaea pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits.
  • He recorded six strikeouts and had no walks against the Braves.
  • Eli White hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning.
  • The Mets' offense managed only one run against Braves' pitcher Martin Perez.
  • The teams are now tied 1-1 in the series.
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  • 11:33 PMYahoo SportsMets’ Sean Manaea solid again in first six-inning outing since 2024 NLDS
  • 11:17 PMYahoo SportsSean Manaea pitches well in first start, but Mets fall to Braves, 3-1
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NEW YORK — Making his first start of the season Saturday afternoon against the Atlanta Braves, left-hander Sean Manaea gave the Mets a chance to win. That was a victory in and of itself. A veteran left-hander who struggled so much to start the season that the Mets were practically avoiding pitching him, Manaea scattered two runs over six innings for a quality start, his first since September ...

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Sean Manaea was terrific again for the Mets, holding the high-powered Braves in check in his first six-inning outing of the season Saturday afternoon.

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