The New York Mets, currently sitting at a 45-27 record, are gearing up for a significant six-game road trip following a mixed homestand that saw them sweep the Nationals before being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. The upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves (31-39) marks an important matchup within the NL East, as the Mets look to rebound and build on their previous rivalry.
Over the 2024 season, the Mets demonstrated competitiveness against Atlanta, finishing the year with a 6-7 record, including a split in a crucial doubleheader that solidified their playoff position. However, recently, the Mets faced a metaphorical wall against the Rays, suffering their first series sweep of the season. The series began on a disappointing note, featuring a 7-5 loss compounded by poor performance with runners in scoring position, as the Mets went 2-for-16 in these critical situations.
Saturday’s game added more frustration, with the Mets losing 8-4, highlighted by Brett Baty’s impressive home run but ultimately marred by pitching struggles from Tylor Megill. The weekend concluded with an overwhelming 9-0 defeat, marking the Mets’ most lopsided loss of 2025, where Griffin Canning’s performance fell short among other disappointing moments on both sides of the mound.
As June reaches its midpoint, the Mets’ stars, notably Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, have been shining. Soto has led the team with an impressive 1.146 OPS, while Alonso bounced back strongly in June, showcasing a robust batting average and significant home run contributions. Other key players like Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo have also maintained solid performances, although some struggling young players like Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña have drawn concern as they adjust to the higher competition level.
On the other hand, the Braves have faced their own challenges, entering this series with recent stronger performances but also a significant blowout that indicates inconsistency. A standout for Atlanta has been Ronald Acuña Jr., who returned from injury and has dominated at the plate, helping to offset some of the struggles within their batting lineup.
The upcoming series features intriguing matchups, including David Peterson going against Spencer Schwellenbach in the opener. Peterson has demonstrated notable improvement and has become a key figure for the Mets, while Schwellenbach has been one of Atlanta’s strong pitchers this season. The games promise to be thrilling as both teams look to secure significant early advantages in the second half of the season.
Fans can look forward to the games starting Tuesday evening, hoping for a strong Mets performance to reignite their season after a challenging weekend against the Rays.