The Braves trailed from the start and quietly bowed out in a decisive defeat to the Mets on Thursday.
Thursday saw the Atlanta Braves struggle early on, leading to a 16-4 defeat against the New York Mets. Despite a 40-minute rain delay, the game kicked off around 1 p.m. ET, with Allan Winans encountering trouble from the outset. After allowing an early run in the first inning, Winans faced further challenges in the second and third innings, giving the Mets a commanding lead.
While Winans struggled, Mets’ pitcher Jose Quintana found his rhythm, retiring nine of the first ten Braves batters. However, the Braves managed to break through in the fifth inning, scoring three runs to narrow the gap.
The Braves’ defensive struggles persisted, with errors contributing to the Mets’ expanding lead. Despite efforts to rally, including a run in the eighth inning, the Braves fell short. The game concluded with the Mets securing a significant victory, highlighted by a grand slam in the ninth inning.
Despite recording 10 hits, including multi-hit performances from Duvall, Albies, and Tromp, and a solid offensive display, the Braves were unable to overcome their defensive lapses. With the loss, the Braves’ record stands at 7-4 for the season. They now embark on a six-game road trip, facing Miami and Houston before returning home to challenge the World Series champions, the Rangers.