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Strider Exits, Bichette Grand Slam Lifts Mets 7-5

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spencer Strider left his start against the Mets in the fourth inning with shoulder and elbow soreness.
He allowed six hits, three home runs—including a grand slam by Bo Bichette—and seven earned runs.
His fastball dropped to 88–89 mph, far below his usual 92–96 mph, so manager Walt Weiss scheduled imaging for Saturday.
Reliever JR Ritchie entered after Strider and pitched the final five innings of the Braves’ 7–5 loss.

History

Historical Context

After the Braves’ 2019 season saw right-hander Mike Foltynewicz limp back from a shoulder strain with a 6.37 ERA over 11 starts, the club’s rotation has repeatedly been reshaped by arm injuries. The Mets similarly grapple with pitcher health, exemplified by a 2022 shoulder surgery that sidelined Michael Conforto, highlighting a league-wide trend of velocity loss and bullpen reliance.

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Story summary

Spencer Strider left his start against the Mets in the fourth inning with shoulder and elbow soreness.
He allowed six hits, three home runs—including a grand slam by Bo Bichette—and seven earned runs.
His fastball dropped to 88–89 mph, far below his usual 92–96 mph, so manager Walt Weiss scheduled imaging for Saturday.
Reliever JR Ritchie entered after Strider and pitched the final five innings of the Braves’ 7–5 loss.

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