MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (35-41) vs. New York Mets (46-32)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Atlanta Braves (35–41) vs. New York Mets (46–32)
  • Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
  • First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
  • Broadcast: FDSN, PIX11, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Braves and Mets open a four-game series at Citi Field with both teams trending in opposite directions. Atlanta is trying to claw back to .500 and stay alive in the NL Wild Card race, while the Mets are looking to rebound from a rough 1–8 stretch and keep pace with the Phillies atop the NL East.

Atlanta swept the Mets in a three-game set last week, but New York has dominated at home this season (27–10).

Starting Pitchers

Atlanta Braves – Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP)

  • Record: 5–4
  • ERA: 3.26
  • WHIP: 1.03
  • Last Start: 6/17 vs Mets – 7 IP, 4 ER, 8 K
  • Scouting Report: The rookie right-hander has been a bright spot in Atlanta’s rotation, mixing a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and excellent command.

New York Mets – Paul Blackburn (RHP)

  • Record: 0–1
  • ERA: 6.92
  • WHIP: 1.52
  • Last Start: 6/18 at Atlanta – 3.2 IP, 3 ER
  • Scouting Report: Blackburn has struggled in limited action and faces a Braves lineup that tagged him last week.

Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: Batting .396 with 8 HR in 27 games since returning from injury
  • Matt Olson: 15 HR, 49 RBI; 5-for-11 vs Mets last week
  • Austin Riley: 4-game hit streak; .260 AVG with power potential

New York Mets

  • Juan Soto: Slashing .338/.495/.716 over last 22 games; 8 HR, 22 walks
  • Pete Alonso: 18 HR, 64 RBI; always a threat at Citi Field
  • Francisco Lindor: Veteran leadership and clutch defense

Trends

  • Braves are 4–1 in last 5 vs teams with winning records
  • Mets are 1–8 in their last 9 games
  • UNDER has hit in 5 of Braves’ last 6 divisional games

How to Watch Braves vs Mets – June 23, 2025

  • TV Channels: FDSN (Braves), PIX11 (Mets)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Radio: WCNN 680 AM (ATL), WCBS 880 AM (NYM)

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 144

New York Mets                 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

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