The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-5 behind an explosive first inning, with Brett Baty launching a two-out grand slam off Braves pitcher Bryce Elder on the first pitch he saw. According to Sportsnet, Baty's blast gave the Mets a 5-0 lead before the inning ended. Francisco Lindor added a solo home run later in the game.
Elders's early struggles proved costly for Atlanta. Per multiple outlets, the Braves starter gave up homers and struggled with command, while the Braves' own offensive output—notably a lack of home runs—left them unable to mount a sufficient comeback. Battery Power noted that while Atlanta made a "valiant-but-doomed comeback attempt over the rest of the game," the deficit proved insurmountable.
The victory continues a winning stretch for the Mets following the trade deadline. Per Amazin' Avenue and other outlets, New York has experienced recent success despite significant roster moves ahead of the deadline, with the team now in the midst of what one source called their "most successful stretch of 2026." The Mets improve to 53-67, while the first-place Braves fall to 71-48 in the NL East.