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Mets Crush Braves with Six-Homer Barrage
24 Aug
Summary
- Mets hit 29 home runs in last 11 games
- Jeff McNeil hits 3-run homer to lead Mets offense
- Clay Holmes pitches 6 innings for first time in over 2 months
On August 23, 2025, the New York Mets crushed the Atlanta Braves 9-2, powered by a six-home run outburst. The Mets' offense has been on a tear, hitting 29 home runs in their last 11 games.
In the third inning, Jeff McNeil launched a towering 3-run blast to give the Mets an early lead. The Braves responded with two runs in the fourth, but the Mets' bats stayed hot. Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos each hit solo shots in the seventh, and Starling Marte, Vientos, and McNeil added more homers later in the game.
On the mound, Clay Holmes delivered a quality start, pitching six innings for the first time in over two months. He allowed two runs on three hits, striking out four. The Mets' bullpen closed out the game, with Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Edwin Diaz combining for the final eight outs.
The Mets' offensive explosion and solid pitching performance helped them extend their winning streak and maintain their lead in the NL East standings.
