Brett Baty hits his first career grand slam to spark the Mets’ 8-5 win over the Braves

On Monday night, the New York Mets overcame the Atlanta Braves 8-5, with Brett Baty hitting his first career grand slam during the opening inning to spark their victory. This win marked the Mets' sixth triumph in their last seven games.

Francisco Lindor contributed significantly with a three-hit performance, including a 420-foot home run. Jared Young added two hits and two RBIs, while Bo Bichette drove in a run and scored the run. Daniel Duarte earned the win for the Mets with two scoreless innings of relief, and Kodai Senga sealed the game with a scoreless ninth inning, marking his first career save.

Devin Williams, the Mets' regular closer, was sidelined with a 15-day injury on the day of the game. Baty's grand slam came in the first inning off Bryce Elder, who had struggled in his past three starts, allowing just one run each time. The Braves thought they had a double play opportunity in the first inning, but a replay revealed that the caught stealing call was incorrect, resulting in an absolute (ABS) challenge that was not granted.

The Braves had won nine consecutive home games prior to this match, but they were unable to maintain their momentum against the Mets. Ronald Acuña Jr. contributed with a run-scoring single, and Mauricio Dubón added a crucial two-run single in the first inning to set the Mets on a path to victory.