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Mets Offense Erupts, Buries Braves in 12-7 Victory
23 Aug
Summary
- Mets match season-high 21 hits, score 12 runs
- Nolan McLean delivers one of Mets' best starts in 2 months
- Mets defense makes key plays to support McLean
On August 23, 2025, the New York Mets delivered a resounding response to their previous day's loss, trouncing the Atlanta Braves 12-7 in the series opener at Truist Park.
The Mets' offense was firing on all cylinders, matching a season-high with 21 hits, including at least one in each of the first eight innings. Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean, pitching in front of the 1995 Braves trifecta of Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, turned in one of the Mets' best starts in the last two months. McLean completed seven innings, striking out seven batters and scattering four hits while not issuing any walks.
The Mets' defense also stepped up, with shortstop Francisco Lindor making a diving play in the fourth inning and third baseman Mark Vientos diving to his right to smother a shot in the fifth. The strong defensive performance came after a couple of miscues in the previous two games.
The Mets' offense and McLean's pitching worked in tandem, with the offense putting pressure on the Braves and McLean keeping the bats fired up with his efficient innings. The result was a much-needed bounce-back victory for the Mets, who have now won four of their last six games.
