Overview

• The Mets beat Atlanta 12-7 with a season-matching 21 hits, as Juan Soto drove in four and Brett Baty collected a career-high four hits.
• Nolan McLean worked seven innings with two runs and seven strikeouts, becoming the first Mets starter other than David Peterson to complete six innings since June 7.
• New York maintains a half-game lead for the final NL wild-card spot after dropping a series in Washington and losing 16 of its past 21.
• Brandon Nimmo’s neck stiffness persisted but was described as improved, Jeff McNeil’s shoulder MRI was clean though throwing remains limited, and Francisco Álvarez faces thumb surgery.
• Late-inning relief remains unsettled, with five Braves runs charged to Reed Garrett and Ryan Helsley underscoring ongoing bullpen concerns.