Acuna Jr. and Schwellenbach lead Braves over Mets: Home run and dominance.

NEW YORK – The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 3-2 at Citi Field, kicking off a series of four exciting games. The game was marked by the Braves’ offense and a solid performance from the mound.

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Acuña Jr. and Schwellenbach Lead the Braves The Mets Attempt a Comeback Offensive Summary by Team

Acuña Jr. and Schwellenbach Lead the Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. stood out with a home run in the third inning, while young pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach shone with seven innings of efficient work.

I’m trying to be consistent and give the team a chance to win every time I go out.
Spencer Schwellenbach

Schwellenbach leads the Major Leagues with 103.2 innings pitched in the 2025 season. The Braves took the lead early with sacrifice flies from Michael Harris II and Sean Murphy. In 119 appearances since his return from the injured list, Ronald Acuña Jr. is batting .408/.513/.735 with nine home runs and 16 RBIs in 28 games. His return after the second ACL tear has been spectacular.

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In the third inning, Acuña Jr. hit a solo home run that proved crucial. The Venezuelan finished the night with two hits in five at-bats, scoring and driving in a run.

The Mets Attempt a Comeback

The Mets responded in the sixth inning with a home run by Juan Soto, who hit his 17th home run of the year, driving in two runs and bringing New York closer on the scoreboard. However, the comeback attempt was thwarted when Soto was struck out with runners on the corners in the eighth inning by lefty Dylan Lee, who retired the four batters he faced, earning his second career save.

It was a great relief from Lee, just when we needed it. Cutting that streak without saves was important.
Braves Manager

Lee’s save was the first for Atlanta since May 16, breaking a 31-game save drought, the longest in franchise history. Atlanta improves to 4-0 against the Mets this season, maintaining their dominance over their divisional rival. New York has accumulated nine losses in their last ten games, including a sweep suffered last week against the Braves.