Mets Edge Braves in Extra-Inning Thriller

Early Trouble and a Rapid Mets Comeback

Atlanta jumped out to a 3‑1 lead behind Carson Benge’s leadoff home run and Matt Olson’s third‑inning blast. The Mets trailed until the eighth when Juan Soto launched a three‑run shot that reversed the deficit. The turnover set the stage for a back‑and‑forth duel that lasted past the scheduled nine innings.

Swing‑and‑miss mishaps haunted the Braves early. Michael Harris II’s infield hit off Freddy Peralta’s leg and a wild pitch that sailed over Francisco Alvarez’s head produced no runs, but Peralta needed 22 pitches to escape the first frame. A two‑run single by Jim Jarvis and an RBI groundout by Harris trimmed the gap before the break.

Mid‑Inning Shifts and Clutch Performances

Devin Williams entered in the ninth and immediately faced trouble. Ozzie Albies stole third, and Olson responded with a two‑run home run to knot the game at five. The Mets’ offense continued with a single from Baldwin and a pinch‑run cameo by Jorge Mateo, while the bullpen held the line until the tenth.

In the extra frame, Owen Murphy, making his MLB debut, plunked Jared Young, setting up Luis Torrens‘ game‑winning double that cleared Bichette and Young. Luke Weaver struck out Albies, walked Olson and Mateo, then forced a groundout by Dubón to seal the 7‑6 victory.

Statistical Highlights and Win Probability

Juan Soto dominated the box score with three walks and a three‑run home run, earning a +82% WPA and a +74.6% rating for his pivotal blast. Conversely, Devin Williams‘ ninth‑inning stint produced a –54% WPA, the worst single performance for the Mets.

The team’s bats combined for +70% WPA, outpacing the pitchers’ –20% contribution. Matt Olson‘s earlier two‑run homer was a –41.1% WPA, the only negative play in a otherwise balanced day for both sides.