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Braves Rally Late to Avoid Mets Sweep in Tight Series Finale
24 Aug
Summary
- Mets' Mark Vientos hits 2-run homer, but Braves rally for 4 runs
- Braves avoid first Mets sweep at Truist Park this season
- Mets' top hitters struggle against Braves' pitcher Bryce Elder
In the series finale between the Mets and Braves on August 24, 2025, the Mets jumped out to an early lead but were unable to complete the sweep at Truist Park. Mark Vientos hit a 2-run homer off Braves pitcher Bryce Elder in the second inning, giving the Mets a 2-0 advantage. However, the Braves rallied late, scoring 4 runs in the sixth inning to tie the game.
The Braves' comeback was sparked by a one-out walk to Marcell Ozuna, followed by a hustling infield single from Ozzie Albies. A bloop single by Michael Harris II and another walk loaded the bases, and Sean Murphy's weak single to right field drove in two runs to tie the game. The Braves' bullpen then held the Mets in check, and Jurickson Profar's 2-run bloop single in the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner.
Despite the Mets' top hitters - Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso - struggling against Elder, the series finale remained close until the end. The Braves' victory prevented the Mets from completing their first-ever sweep at Truist Park, but the Mets still took the series 2-1 and dealt a significant blow to the Braves' playoff hopes.
