What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 53-68, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Zac Thornton (3-2, 2.52 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (3-9, 4.83 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on BravesVision, SNY. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

August 12, 2026

The New York Mets were 53-68, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets came up short against the Atlanta Braves 0-4 at Truist Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Nothing to panic about here. Dropped last night by 4 and the temperature took a hit. But 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.

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Mets Game on August 12

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (72-48)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zac Thornton (3-2, 2.52 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (3-9, 4.83 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	BravesVision, SNY

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets came up short against the Atlanta Braves 0-4 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2		4	3	0

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	72	48	.600		W1
Phillies	64	57	.529	8.5	L1
Marlins	61	59	.508	11.0	W3
Nationals	59	62	.488	13.5	L1
Mets	53	68	.438	19.5	L1

New York Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	11	.262	.685	60
3 Carson Benge	13	.272	.744	47
10 Marcus Semien	14	.212	.628	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Nolan McLean	8-8	3.42	1.13	136.2
45 Christian Scott	3-3	3.45	1.30	78.1
49 Zac Thornton	3-2	2.52	1.07	39.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
19 Bo Bichette	6 hits, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
12 Francisco Lindor	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
29 Jared Young	5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
13 Luis Torrens	5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Manaea	7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
45 Christian Scott	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34 Kodai Senga	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets faced a tough day at the ballpark, suffering a 4-0 shutout loss to the Atlanta Braves after an impressive offensive showing just a day before. Nolan McLean, who had a stellar performance against the Braves previously, couldn't replicate his success this time, allowing four runs while striking out 156 batters this season. Despite the defeat, McLean's adaptability on the mound remains a highlight for a team fighting to find its identity post-deadline. The shutout serves as a reminder that even as the Mets put together a promising week with a 6-1 record, offensive consistency is still a work in progress. With their season record at 53-67, the Mets now face the challenge of bouncing back against a formidable Braves team that's firmly in the playoff race.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

McLean’s gem wasted in shutout loss to the Braves

After putting up a total of 13 runs last night, the Mets and Braves had a much lower scoring affair in game two of this three game series, with the Atlanta going over NewYork 4-0. Nolan McLean and Martín Pérez engaged in a pitchers’ duel, with neither having dominant stuff tonight, but both doing what […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets vs. Braves: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/11/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – LFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BLuis Robert – CFCarson Benge – RFMarcus Semien – 2BFrancisco Alvarez – CJorge Polanco – DHGabriel Arias – 1B SP: Nolan McLean – RHP Braves lineup Drake Baldwin – CRonald Acuna – DHMatt Olson – 1BMichael Harris – CFOzzie Albies – 2BMauricio Dubon – […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets’ Bats Go Quiet in Shutout Loss

Right-handed pitcher, Nolan McLean (8-7, 3.51 ERA, 156 SO) was back on the mound for the Mets on Tuesday in a divisional game against Braves’ left-hander, Martin Perez (7-6, 3.14 ERA, 78 SO). McLean was nearly untouchable on the mound, however after taking a no-hitter into the fifth, he left a pitch high in the […] The post Mets’ Bats Go Quiet in Shutout Loss appeared first on Metsmerized.

Metsmerizedonline

Game Chat: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • 7:15 PM Truist Park • Atlanta, GA RHP Nolan McLean (8-7, 3.51) vs. LHP Martín Pérez (7-6, 3.14) SNY The Mets look to win their third-consecutive series since the trade deadline! Since trading away around half the pitching staff, the Mets have swept the Guardians, won the series against the […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB.com

McLean holds Braves to 1 run during 3rd bout with division foe in '26

ATLANTA -- For a pitcher such as Nolan McLean, who prides himself on adapting pitch to pitch, inning to inning, game to game, week to week, there are few challenges quite so engaging as facing a team multiple times. Tuesday, McLean proved he was up to that challenge.

MLB.com

Reunited! Senga retrieves ball from his 1st career save

ATLANTA -- When Carson Benge turned and threw the final out of Monday’s Mets win over the Braves into the Truist Park stands, River Karr didn’t think much of it outside the obvious. Despite being a Braves fan, he was happy to have the souvenir ball. It was not until

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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