New York Mets edges Atlanta Braves 3-2
Game Summary
New York Mets squeaked out a narrow win over Atlanta Braves, 3-2. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
Key Players
Matt Olson led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Kinley threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Carson Benge led New York Mets's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. New York Mets reliever Huascar Brazobán threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (69 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 2.45).
New York Mets starter Sean Manaea: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.67 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 4 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.160). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Drake Baldwin (2-for-4).
Cleanup cold: Ozzie Albies (0-for-4), Michael Harris II (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
New York Mets: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.192). Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Carson Benge (2-for-4).