Braves vs Mets Recap: White, Harris II power Atlanta to 3-1 win

The Braves came to New York hungry for a win after dropping their last three games. The Mets sat at 31-38 at home, trying to keep their winning streak alive after beating Atlanta 7-5 the night before. You could feel the energy shift in the second inning when Eli White stepped up against Sean Manaea. The Braves' outfielder ripped a double down the right field line, scoring Matt Olson easily. Atlanta was up 1-0, and the crowd at Citi Field fell quiet. White was locked in from the start, seeing Manaea's 92 mph fastball and 84 mph cutter perfectly. The Braves' bats were ready to battle. Every pitch mattered. Every swing counted. New York needed to answer back fast.

By the fourth inning, Eli White was still dangerous. Manaea threw him an 84 mph cutter, and White swung with pure strength. The ball rocketed into the left field bleachers—390 feet of power. White was crushing everything. Atlanta led 2-0 now, and the Braves' pitcher Martin Perez was keeping the Mets quiet. Then the Mets answered in the sixth. Mark Vientos smacked a single into left field, and Bo Bichette raced home to score. It was 2-1. The game stayed tight as we headed into the eighth. Austin Warren took the mound for New York. Michael Harris II waited patiently at the plate. Warren threw an 83 mph curve, and Harris II crushes it. The ball soared to right—392 feet. Home run! Atlanta was up 3-1.

The ninth inning arrived with Atlanta protecting a 3-1 lead. Raisel Iglesias took the mound—the Braves' trusted closer stepping into the spotlight. Iglesias has earned his reputation as a calm closer who finishes games in pressure moments. The Mets' bats had gone silent after Harris's home run. You could see them fighting to stay alive, but Atlanta's pitching was too strong. Iglesias struck out batters and kept runners off base. When that final out was recorded, the Braves celebrated hard. They had won 3-1 in New York. Atlanta improved to 45-24, staying tough on the road. The Mets fell to 31-38. For Atlanta, this victory mattered. They had stopped the bleeding. Three losses in a row were history now. The Braves' pitching staff—anchored by Martin Perez and Iglesias—showed exactly why they could compete for championships.