Key facts
- Bo Bichette drove in six runs with two home runs, including a grand slam.
- The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-5.
- Braves starter Spencer Strider left the game in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
- Dominic Smith, Mike Yastrzemski, and Ozzie Albies contributed RBI singles for the Braves.
- Matt Olson homered for the Braves.
Bo Bichette's powerful offensive performance, including a grand slam and a solo home run that accounted for six runs batted in, propelled the New York Mets to a 7-5 victory over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves. Bichette's seventh home run of the season, a 383-foot solo shot in the first inning, was followed by a 341-foot grand slam in the second, both off Braves starter Spencer Strider.
Strider (4-2) was removed from the game in the fourth inning after facing one batter, having allowed a season-high seven runs. He was replaced by Cionel Perez (3-3), who pitched 1 1/3 innings and allowed one run, earning the win. Mets starter Nolan McLean allowed two runs and struck out six over four innings but issued four walks and threw 93 pitches.
Dominic Smith, Mike Yastrzemski, and Ozzie Albies each contributed an RBI single for the Braves, while Matt Olson also homered. Devin Williams closed out the game for the Mets, securing his 10th save by getting the final four outs.
The game's start was delayed by 76 minutes due to rain. The Braves, who have lost three consecutive games, still hold the best record in baseball at 45-24.