Mets Dominate Braves with Explosive Third Inning 
What a night for us Mets fans! The New York Mets came out on top against the Atlanta Braves with an exhilarating 8-4 victory. Let's dive into the highlights of this thrilling game.Slow Start but Strong Finish 
The game began quietly with both teams unable to score in the first inning. However, the Braves managed to take an early lead in the second inning with a two-run homer by Duvall. Our Mets were down, but definitely not out! 
Fireworks in the Third! 
The bottom of the third inning was an absolute explosion for the Mets. It all started with fielding errors and some great patience at the plate. Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and J.D. Martinez loaded the bases. Then, Martinez blasted a grand slam to right field, putting us ahead 4-2! But we didn't stop there. Mark Vientos added to the tally with a two-run homer, followed by Francisco Alvarez launching a solo shot to left center. By the end of the inning, we were sitting comfortably at 7-2. Solid Pitching and Defense 
From the fourth inning onwards, our pitchers were lights out. The Braves struggled to get anything going against our bullpen. Kodai Senga and Stephen Nogosek did a fantastic job keeping the Braves at bay, with only one mistake when Marcell Ozuna hit a solo homer in the 6th inning. 
Closing It Out with Style 
Despite a solo homer by Duvall in the top of the 9th, Jake Diekman managed to shut down the Braves' lineup, securing an 8-4 victory for us. It was a total team effort – everyone contributed, and it's the kind of game that shows what we’re made of.Player Highlights 
J.D. Martinez – Clutch 3rd inning grand slam 
Mark Vientos – 2-Run homer, pivotal walk in the 4th inning
Francisco Alvarez – Solo homer, crucial defensive plays behind the plate
Looking Forward
This win puts us in a great spot as we continue our series against the Braves. Let's keep this momentum going, and who knows? We might just take the whole series! Let’s go Mets! 
️Feeling proud tonight, Mets fans! Let's keep roaring and supporting our team through thick and thin.
Scoreboard for Braves @ Mets (July 26th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 |