New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 46-63, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Citi Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Pitching at 2.6 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm. Also helping: plus-12 in run differential this stretch.
Mets Game on July 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nolan McLean (7-7, 3.32 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (5-8, 3.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 71°F, Wind 5 mph |
Mets Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Mets held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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63 | 45 | .583 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
57 | 52 | .523 | 6.5 | L3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
55 | 54 | .505 | 8.5 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
55 | 54 | .505 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
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|
46 | 63 | .422 | 17.5 | L1 |
New York Mets are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .256 | .668 | 53 | |
| 11 | .262 | .717 | 41 | |
| 12 | .258 | .781 | 27 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.88 | 0.84 | 43.0 | |
| 4-5 | 2.09 | 1.14 | 38.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.99 | 1.24 | 69.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
The Mets' struggles at the plate continued as they fell 1-0 to the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader, managing just two hits against Chris Sale's dominant pitching performance. Christian Scott delivered a commendable outing, showcasing his potential with a 3.13 ERA, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Braves' ace. This loss highlights not only the Mets' ongoing offensive woes but also their inability to capitalize on promising pitching, despite a solid week where they outscored opponents by 16 runs. As they sit with a 45-62 record, the Mets need to find a way to support their pitchers and turn these close games into victories. With scouts reportedly watching Clay Holmes' rehab closely, the front office might need to consider moves to shake things up before the trade deadline.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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