Game Overview
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: Apple TV+
- Records: Mets (2nd NL East), Braves (4th NL East)
- Season Series: Braves lead 7–3
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | Nolan McLean | 1–0 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 8 |
| Braves | Joey Wentz | 4–3 | 4.72 | 1.38 | 59 |
- McLean has been sharp in limited action, yet untested in high-leverage road starts.
- Wentz brings experience but has struggled with control and long balls.
Team Trends
New York Mets
- Last 10 Games: 4–6
- Batting Average: .305
- ERA: 5.79
- Top Performers:
- Juan Soto: 31 HR, 72 RBI, .249 AVG
- Pete Alonso: 101 RBI, .265 AVG, 10th in MLB HR
- Francisco Lindor: .258 AVG, 24 HR, 8-game hit streak
- Road Record: 26–36
- Bullpen Save Rate: 62.1% (7th in MLB)
Atlanta Braves
- Last 10 Games: 8–2
- Batting Average: .279
- ERA: 4.96
- Top Performers:
- Michael Harris II: 19-for-43, 5 HR last 10 games
- Marcell Ozuna: 20 HR, 60 RBI
- Matt Olson: .270 AVG, 72 RBI
- Home Record: 32–31
- Slugging: 143 HR (6th in NL)
The Braves have dominated the season series and enter with momentum, but the Mets’ lineup is stacked and McLean’s early form is promising. Expect fireworks from Soto, Lindor, and Harris II. If Wentz can keep Alonso in check, Atlanta could extend its streak—but New York’s bats may be too much to contain.
Game Odds
New York Mets – 111
Atlanta Braves 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
