Our Braves Dominate! 
What an electrifying game it was last night as the Atlanta Braves took on the New York Mets at Truist Park! From the very start, the Braves set the tone with a thrilling victory, securing a 5-0 shutout against the Mets. 
Early Fireworks from Acuña Jr. 
The action kicked off right in the first inning when our star right fielder, Ronald Acuña Jr., smashed a colossal 419-foot homer to center field on the very first pitch he faced. What a way to start the game! The crowd erupted with cheers, and this homer put the Braves ahead 1-0 instantly. 
Then, the Braves took advantage of the Mets' errors, pushing two more runs across the plate. A fielding error by their catcher, Luis Torrens, allowed Alex Verdugo to score, followed by a sacrifice fly from Marcell Ozuna bringing Austin Riley home. By the end of the first inning, the Braves were up 3-0, leaving the Mets in the dust.
All-Around Defense and More Runs 
Our defensive game was spotless throughout the night, preventing the Mets from gaining any momentum. Ozzie Albies displayed his speed with a triple in the second inning and an incredible double in the fourth, keeping the pressure on Mets pitcher Tylor Megill.Later in the fourth inning, Albies capitalized on a wild pitch, scoring again to stretch our lead to 4-0. And just when the Mets thought they could contain us, Matt Olson delivered a crushing 412-foot homer to right field in the 7th inning, sealing their fate with a 5-0 lead.
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Victory Sealed by Braves' Pitching
Let's not forget a fantastic night on the mound for our pitchers who showcased their prowess by blanking the Mets lineup. The solid efforts of the Braves' pitching staff were commendable, allowing only a handful of hits and keeping the Mets chasing shadows throughout the game.The game concluded with Raisel Iglesias stepping in to seal the deal in the 9th, retiring Torrens on a fielder's choice, putting the final nail in the Mets' coffin.
Hats off to the Braves for a formidable performance and securing this glorious win at home! Let's keep this momentum rolling as we continue to cheer our Braves to more victories. Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Braves (June 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |