Braves Overcome Injury to López, Defeat Mets 9-2
- The Braves secured a strong victory over the Mets, finishing the game with a score of 9-2.
- Matt Olson contributed significantly to the win by hitting yet another home run.
- Pete Alonso attempted to rally for the Mets with a homer, but it was insufficient against the Braves' performance.
NEW YORK – The Atlanta Braves secured a decisive 9-2 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday, highlighted by Matt Olson's consecutive home runs, marking his first such achievement this season. The Braves faced a setback with the injury of All-Star starter Reynaldo López, who exited the game after three shutout innings due to right forearm tightness. López, who leads the majors with a 2.06 ERA, received applause from the Citi Field crowd before striking out as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. Olson's performance was pivotal, as he hit his fourth home run against the Mets' left-hander in just 15 at-bats. The Braves' offense continued to shine, with Arcia drawing a bases-loaded walk and later hitting a solo homer in the seventh inning. Austin Riley also contributed significantly, adding a two-run shot off Ryne Stanek, who was making his Mets debut after a recent trade with Seattle. Riley expressed satisfaction with the team's offensive output, stating, "It was good to see the offense do some damage." In injury updates, Braves' left-hander Max Fried participated in long toss and is eligible to return from the injured list on Friday, though no specific timeline has been set. Meanwhile, RHP Sean Reid-Foley and RHP Reed Garrett are progressing in their rehab assignments. Looking ahead, the Braves will start rookie RHP Grant Holmes in a three-game series against Milwaukee on Monday night.