Atlanta Braves at New York Mets Game Preview | June 26, 2025

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (37-42, third in the NL East) at New York Mets (47-34, second in the NL East)

New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

Game Preview

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to continue their series on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in New York. The Braves currently hold a 2-1 lead in the series. This will be the seventh meeting between the two teams this season, with the Braves holding a 5-1 advantage in the season series.

Pitching Matchup

Grant Holmes (4-6, 3.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 97 strikeouts) is scheduled to start for the Atlanta Braves.

Griffin Canning (7-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) is expected to take the mound for the New York Mets.

Betting Information

The New York Mets are favored on the moneyline at -111, while the Atlanta Braves are listed at -109. The over/under for total runs is set at 8 1/2.

Team Overview

New York Mets

The Mets boast a strong home record of 28-12 and are 47-34 overall. They have been particularly effective when out-hitting their opponents, holding a 33-5 record in such games.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta has struggled on the road this season with a 15-27 record, bringing their overall record to 37-42. The Braves pitching staff has performed well, ranking 10th in the majors with a team ERA of 3.71.

Top Performers

New York Mets

Juan Soto has been a key contributor for the Mets, with 14 doubles, 19 home runs, and 45 RBI this season. Brandon Nimmo has also been performing well recently, going 11 for 37 with two doubles, two home runs, and three RBI over the last 10 games.

Atlanta Braves

Matt Olson leads the Braves offense with 20 doubles and 15 home runs, hitting .257 for the season. Ronald Acuna has been hot in the past 10 games, recording 12 hits in 32 at-bats, including two doubles and two home runs.

Recent Form

New York Mets Last 10 Games

The Mets have struggled recently, going 2-8 in their last 10 contests. During this stretch, they have a team batting average of .220 and a 5.95 ERA, being outscored by opponents by a margin of 28 runs.

Atlanta Braves Last 10 Games

The Braves have been playing better over their last 10 games, holding a 6-4 record. They have a team batting average of .230 and a 3.89 ERA, outscoring their opponents by four runs in these games.

Injuries

New York Mets Injuries

The Mets have several players on the injured list. Jesse Winker (side) and Jose Siri (shin) are on the 60-Day IL. Max Kranick (elbow), Tylor Megill (elbow), and Kodai Senga (hamstring) are on the 15-Day IL. Brooks Raley (elbow), Mark Vientos (hamstring), Danny Young (elbow), A.J. Minter (lat), Sean Manaea (oblique), Nick Madrigal (shoulder), Drew Smith (elbow), and Christian Scott (elbow) are also on injured lists, primarily 60-Day IL.

Atlanta Braves Injuries

The Braves are also dealing with injuries. Chris Sale (rib) is on the 15-Day IL. Daysbel Hernandez (arm) is on the 15-Day IL. AJ Smith-Shawver (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder), and Joe Jimenez (knee) are on the 60-Day IL.

In summary

The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Mets on June 26, 2025, for a 7:10 p.m. EDT game. The Braves lead the season series 5-1 and the current series 2-1. Grant Holmes is the projected starter for Atlanta, facing Griffin Canning for New York. Betting odds favor the Mets slightly. The Mets have a strong home record but are struggling in their last 10 games, while the Braves have a losing record overall and on the road but have played better recently. Key players include Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo for the Mets, and Matt Olson and Ronald Acuna for the Braves. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list.

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