MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (37-41) vs. New York Mets (46-34)

With the Braves taking two of the first three games and the Mets looking to even the series, this finale has major implications for the division race and playoff seeding.

Game Details

• Matchup: Atlanta Braves (37–41) vs. New York Mets (46–34)
• Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Broadcast: Bally Sports South, SNY, MLB Network

Starting Pitchers

Braves: Grant Holmes (4–6, 3.71 ERA)

Holmes has been a steady presence in Atlanta’s rotation, racking up 97 strikeouts across 87.1 innings. He’s allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 7 of his last 9 starts and will look to keep the Mets’ power bats in check.

Mets: Griffin Canning (7–3, 3.91 ERA)

Canning has quietly become one of New York’s most reliable arms. He’s posted a 3.91 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 73.2 innings and is coming off a solid five-inning outing against the Phillies. He’ll aim to neutralize Atlanta’s left-handed sluggers.

Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

• Ronald Acuña Jr.: Batting .290 with 18 HRs and 24 stolen bases; sets the tone atop the lineup.
• Matt Olson: 21 HRs and 58 RBIs; recently moved to the No. 2 spot and thriving.
• Marcell Ozuna: 17 HRs and a .501 slugging percentage; key power threat in the middle of the order.

New York Mets

• Juan Soto: Red-hot in June with multiple multi-HR games; leads team with 22 HRs.
• Francisco Lindor: Batting .278 with 15 HRs and 12 stolen bases; a two-way force.
• Pete Alonso: 19 HRs and 60 RBIs; always a threat to go deep at Citi Field.

Key Stats & Trends

• Braves are 9–3 in their last 12 games, including a sweep of the Mets last week.
• Mets have lost 8 of their last 9, despite ranking top-5 in xwOBA and slugging.
• Atlanta’s bullpen has a 2.57 ERA since June 9, third-best in MLB.
• New York is 37–18 as a favorite this season, with a .417 team slugging percentage.