The Atlanta Braves erupted for a 14‑3 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night, turning a modest early lead into a rout that left the visitors scrambling for answers.
A barrage of homers
Michael Harris II sparked the onslaught with three hits and a solo shot, while Eli White added a solo homer in the second inning and later broke the game open with a three‑run double in the third. Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley also contributed round‑trippers, giving the Braves a multi‑player explosion that overwhelmed the Mets' pitching.
Sale’s steady hand
Veteran left‑hander Chris Sale delivered a season‑low effort, surrendering just three runs on seven hits while matching his strikeout total. He kept the Mets at bay long enough for Atlanta’s bats to pull away, and the bullpen capped the night with JR Ritchie’s first career save, throwing three scoreless innings.
Mets’ slide deepens
New York’s woes continued as they fell to 12 losses in their last 14 games, slipping to 36‑53 on the season. The team watched a 46‑inning homerless streak end when Tyrone Taylor connected off Sale, but the damage was already done. Sean Manaea took the loss, giving up six runs on six hits in five innings, while Carson Benge extended his on‑base streak to 16 games and Francisco Lindor went 2‑for‑3.
What’s next
The Braves will look to keep the momentum as they host the Mets for the third game of a four‑game series on Sunday. LHP Martin Perez is slated to oppose RHP Nolan McLean, offering Atlanta another chance to showcase its deep lineup and solid pitching staff.