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Braves and Mets Lock Horns: Who Emerged Victorious in Extra Innings?

The Atlanta Braves, with a season record of 54-47, faced off against the New York Mets, standing at 54-48 after the game, in a tightly contested match that extended into extra innings. The final score read 3-2 in favor of the Mets.


Jul 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Throughout the game, the Braves managed to accumulate seven hits but were only able to convert these into two runs. Despite their efforts, they left six runners on base and had two successful stolen bases out of four attempts. Notably, their hitting statistics revealed an average of .212 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .278 and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .242. The team's performance at bat was highlighted by managing eight total bases and securing two runs batted in (RBIs), one of which came with two outs.


On the pitching side, the Braves' bullpen showcased a strong performance with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 over 2.1 innings pitched, striking out five batters and maintaining a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) ratio of 0.8571. Overall, Braves pitchers held the Mets to just three hits across ten innings while recording fourteen strikeouts.


Jul 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) throws out Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (not pictured) after fielding a ground ball during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets secured their victory through strategic plays and timely hitting that led to three runs from just three hits over ten innings. Their pivotal moment came in the tenth inning when they scored one run to break the tie.


Orlando Arcia stood out for his defensive prowess with a perfect fielding percentage and contributed offensively by batting .333 with an OBP of .333 as well. Austin Riley was another key player for Atlanta; he hit .500 for the game alongside Michael Austin Olson who also boasted a batting average of .500 and an OBP of .5.


Jul 25, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as Atlanta Braves are scheduled to face New York Mets again at Citi Field on July 26th at 7:10 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises more action-packed baseball that fans can watch on SNY network.

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