Full Breakdown
Mets Edge Braves 10-9 in Rain-Delayed Thriller
7/6/2026, 2:10:00 PM
Game Summary
On Sunday at Truist Park, after a 1-hour-47-minute rain delay, the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-9. Juan Soto’s two-run single opened a four-run second inning that gave New York a 5-3 lead. A.J. Ewing added a solo home run and Francisco Lindor contributed a run-scoring single. The Mets led 10-3 entering the ninth. In the bottom of the inning, the Braves rallied with a Drake Baldwin grand slam, a Tyrone Taylor solo homer, and a bases-loaded double by Bo Bichette, cutting the margin to 10-9 before Devin Williams secured the final two outs for his 13th save.
Key Performers & Pitching
Starter Nolan McLean (6-5) delivered six-plus innings, allowing five hits and three runs (two earned) while striking out five, lowering his season ERA to 3.73. Relievers Brooks Raley and Luke Weaver each threw scoreless innings. Huascar Brazobán entered in the ninth and surrendered five runs, including Baldwin’s grand slam. Closer Devin Williams entered with runners on second and third, struck out Dominic Smith, and recorded the save. Juan Soto went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, Bo Bichette logged three hits and three RBIs, and A.J. Ewing hit his fifth homer of the season.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Mets 10, Braves 9 (conflict).
- Mets’ season record: 37-53.
- Juan Soto’s OPS: .966 (second in MLB).
- McLean’s ERA: 3.73.
- Braves’ ninth-inning comeback: five runs, including a grand slam.
- Rain delay: 1 hour 47 minutes before the first pitch.
Official Statements & Responses
Interim manager Andy Green called the early pitching effort “picture perfect” before the ninth-inning rally. The Mets highlighted Soto’s offensive production and the bullpen’s ability to close despite the late surge.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Two sources differ on the final tally: ESPN reports a 10-9 win, while MetsMerizedOnline lists 10-8. Both agree the Mets held off a ninth-inning Braves rally. No official clarification is provided.
Why It Matters
The win ended a stretch in which the Mets lost 12 of 14 games, offering a potential momentum shift before the All-Star break. Soto’s performance reinforced his status as a leading offensive force, and McLean’s improved ERA suggests a rotation resurgence. The close finish also tested the bullpen’s resilience.
What’s Next
The series ends Monday with Braves right-hander Reynaldo López (4-1, 3.31 ERA) versus Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta (5-7, 4.81 ERA). After Atlanta, the Mets will host the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox in consecutive series.
