Key facts
- The New York Mets (30-38) will host the Atlanta Braves (45-23) for a three-game series starting Friday.
- The Mets are 16-17 at home, while the Braves are 23-12 on the road.
- Atlanta has the ninth-best on-base percentage in MLB at .323.
- Juan Soto leads the Mets with 14 home runs, and Ozzie Albies leads the Braves with 13 doubles and 36 RBIs.
- Both teams have several players on the injured list.
The Atlanta Braves, holding a commanding 45-23 record and leading the NL East, are set to face the New York Mets, who are fifth in the division with a 30-38 record, in the first of a three-game series. The opening game is scheduled for Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Braves have a strong road record of 23-12, while the Mets are 16-17 at home. Atlanta's offense ranks ninth in MLB with a .323 on-base percentage. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. For the Mets, Juan Soto leads in home runs with 14, while Carson Benge has been productive over the last 10 games. The Braves are led by Ozzie Albies, who has 13 doubles, 10 home runs, and 36 RBIs, and Michael Harris II has performed well in the past 10 games. Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists, with multiple players on the 10-day, 15-day, and 60-day injured lists.