Mets start Marcus Semien against Braves following recent pinch-hit home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The New York Mets open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Monday at Citi Field. Recently, the Mets secured an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, with second baseman Marcus Semien hitting a three-run home run as a pinch hitter. After missing the previous game, Semien returns to the starting lineup batting eighth. He currently has a.207 batting average in his first season with the Mets and has struggled at the plate overall. Zac Thornton will start for the Mets, facing off against the Braves' Martín Pérez, as both teams look to improve their standings in the National League East.
- •Mets won their last game 8-3 against the Dodgers
- •Marcus Semien returns to the lineup after a game off
- •Zac Thornton is starting for the Mets with a 1.93 ERA
- •Braves enter series leading the NL East with a 62-43 record
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — New York Mets Announce Marcus Semien Decision Before Braves Series
"On Monday night, the New York Mets will begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.Most recently, the Mets won the final game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3.Second baseman Marcus Semien entered the game as a pinch hitter and hit a three-run home run in the win.New York […] The post New York Mets Announce Marcus Semien Decision Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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