Braves Snap Losing Streak with Dominant Win Over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves halted a six-game losing streak with a commanding 4-0 victory against the New York Mets on Saturday, thanks to a stellar performance from rookie pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach. Schwellenbach struck out a career-high 11 batters over seven innings, allowing only two hits and effectively neutralizing a previously hot Mets lineup. This win not only marked a significant turnaround for the Braves but also ended the Mets' five-game winning streak. The game featured back-to-back home runs from Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson in the fourth inning, following a strong start from Mets pitcher Tylor Megill, who had retired the first 11 batters he faced. Orlando Arcia contributed an RBI single in the fifth, and Eddie Rosario added to the score with a home run in the seventh. With this victory, the Braves reclaimed second place in the NL East and solidified their position as the top wild card team in the league. Schwellenbach's performance was complemented by solid defensive plays, including a leaping catch by Rosario in the ninth inning. The Mets struggled offensively, failing to advance a runner to third base throughout the game, with notable struggles from J.D. Martinez and Mark Vientos, who both struck out multiple times. In injury news, Braves players Whit Merrifield and Harrison Bader remain sidelined, with Merrifield unable to play in the field due to stitches and Bader missing his fourth consecutive game with an ankle injury. The series finale is set to feature All-Star Reynaldo López for Atlanta against New York's David Peterson.