On June 24, 2025, the Atlanta Braves secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field, continuing their dominance over their NL East rivals this season. Sportsphere24 Updates brings you a detailed recap of this thrilling game, key player performances, and what this means for the division race.
Braves vs Mets: Game Recap
The Braves took an early lead thanks to sacrifice flies from Michael Harris II and Sean Murphy, setting the tone for a tightly contested game. Ronald Acuña Jr. was the offensive highlight for Atlanta, hitting a crucial home run and maintaining an extraordinary on-base percentage above .500 since his season debut on May 23. His consistent ability to get on base has been a driving force behind the Braves’ offense.
Starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach delivered a commanding performance, pitching seven strong innings while allowing just two runs and striking out four. Schwellenbach’s outing was pivotal in keeping the Mets’ bats at bay and improving his record to 6-4 for the season. Notably, he now leads the major leagues in innings pitched with 103 2/3.
The Mets fought back late with a two-run homer by Juan Soto, narrowing the deficit to one run. However, Braves reliever Dylan Lee closed the game by striking out Soto with runners on base, earning his second career save and ending Atlanta’s 31-game team streak without a save.
Key Player Performances
Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves): Homered and continued his remarkable on-base streak, going 40 for 101 with 21 walks since May 23.
Spencer Schwellenbach (Braves): Seven innings pitched, four strikeouts, two runs allowed, and a major league-leading innings total.
Juan Soto (Mets): Hit a two-run homer and remains a key offensive threat despite the loss.
Division Standings Impact
The Braves (36-41) remain third in the NL East but have improved their record against the Mets to 4-0 this season, showcasing their edge in this rivalry. The Mets (46-33), holding second place, have struggled recently, losing nine of their last ten games, including a sweep by the Braves last week.
What’s Next?
The Braves will look to maintain their momentum as they continue their NL East campaign, while the Mets aim to rebound quickly. Atlanta’s right-hander Spencer Strider (2-5, 3.89 ERA) is scheduled to start the next game against Mets’ RHP Frankie Montas, who is returning from the injured list.