Game Overview
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York, NY
- Series: Mets lead 1–0 after a 13–5 win Tuesday
- Season Series: Braves lead 5–3
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | Carlos Carrasco | 2–2 | 6.18 | 1.58 | 32 |
| Mets | David Peterson | 7–5 | 2.98 | 1.23 | 112 |
- Carrasco has struggled in 2025, allowing 9 HR in 43⅔ IP.
- Peterson has quietly become one of MLB’s top lefties, and Atlanta has struggled vs. southpaws.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 2–8 | .240 | 5.16 | –5 |
| Braves | 5–5 | .238 | 4.96 | –2 |
- Mets snapped a 7-game skid Tuesday with a 6-HR explosion.
- Braves have been inconsistent but still lead the season series.
Key Players to Watch
Mets
- Pete Alonso: 28 HR, 254 career HR (franchise record); 6 HR in last 10 games
- Juan Soto: .251 AVG, 28 HR, 16 doubles
- Francisco Alvarez: 2 HR Tuesday, heating up late season
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: .264 AVG, 30 doubles, 19 HR
- Marcell Ozuna: 4 HR in last 10 games
Injury Report
Mets: 12+ players on IL including Jesse Winker, Max Kranick, Jose Siri, and Paul Blackburn
Braves: Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo López among key absences
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 9
New York Mets – 200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025
