In the eighth inning, DJ Stewart hit a two-run home run, giving New York the lead. Brandon Nimmo contributed with five runs batted in, hitting two home runs among his four hits. The Mets managed to hold off the Atlanta Braves, winning 8-7 on Monday night.
This victory for the Mets comes after they won four out of their last five games. It also halted the Braves’ three-game winning streak. The game took place on a special night for Atlanta as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run.
Nimmo, who had been struggling with a .103 batting average and no home runs, expressed relief at his improved performance. Marcell Ozuna also hit his fifth home run of the season for the Braves, tying for the most in the majors with Mookie Betts and Tyler O’Neill.
Pierce Johnson was credited with the win for the Mets after giving up a single before Stewart’s crucial homer in the eighth inning. Stewart’s homer was his first of the season and broke a 5-5 tie.
In the ninth inning, Mets pitcher Jorge López faced pressure but managed to secure his first save of the season, despite allowing a run to the Braves.
The Braves’ starter, Julio Teheran, had a tough outing, lasting only 2 2/3 innings and giving up four runs in his Mets debut. Ozzie Albies’ two-run double and Ozuna’s home run contributed to the Braves’ early lead.
Charlie Morton, the Braves’ pitcher, struggled with control, walking five batters while giving up four runs.
The Mets’ win overshadowed the celebration of Hank Aaron’s historic home run, which brought back former members of the 1974 Braves team.
