The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 4-0 on Tuesday night in the second game of their three-game series, leaving the Mets’ strong pitching performance unrewarded. Following a high-scoring 13-run affair the previous evening, both teams struggled offensively in this matchup at Truist Park.
Mets starter Nolan McLean delivered an outstanding performance, allowing just one run on a single hit across six innings while recording three strikeouts and two walks on 85 pitches. His only significant mistake came in the fifth inning when Ozzie Albies connected for a solo home run. Despite generating scoring opportunities in each of the first four innings, New York’s lineup failed to convert any chances against Braves pitcher Martín Pérez, who kept the visiting team scoreless throughout his appearance.
The Braves added three more runs after McLean’s departure. A run scored in the seventh inning when the Mets’ pitching staff issued multiple walks and a wild pitch. In the eighth, Matt Olson delivered the decisive blow with a two-run homer off reliever Chayce McDermott, extending Atlanta’s lead to 4-0. Raisel Iglesias closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning.
The shutout loss marks the Mets’ 13th of the season, the most in Major League Baseball. The teams will conclude their series on Wednesday with Tyler Mahle facing Zac Thornton in the deciding game.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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