US EditionMets Hit 6 Homers to Support a Strong Start From Holmes in 9-2 Win over Braves
The Mets improved their playoff chances with strong pitching, including Nolan McLean's seven strikeouts, and six home runs in back-to-back wins against the Braves.
- The Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-2 at Truist Park on August 23, 2025, supported by six home runs and strong pitching from Clay Holmes into the seventh inning.
- The Mets aimed to improve after recent struggles, holding a second-place standing in the NL East behind Philadelphia and maintaining a 2.5-game lead for the NL Wild Card over Cincinnati.
- Key offensive contributions included Jeff McNeil’s two home runs, Mark Vientos’ two homers including a 414-foot shot off a hanging slider, Pete Alonso’s two-run homer, and Starling Marte’s solo homer.
- Holmes secured his 11th victory by pitching 6⅓ innings, during which he gave up two runs and allowed three hits, while recording four strikeouts and issuing two walks. He credited his success to effectively mixing his pitches and keeping hitters putting the ball in play, saying, "When I'm at my best, I feel like I'm using my whole arsenal."
- The win marked the Mets’ fifth victory in seven games and solidified their position in the last NL Wild Card spot, with Manager Carlos Mendoza optimistic about the possibility of sweeping the Braves in the upcoming series.
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Mets hit 6 homers to support strong start from Holmes
ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York’s six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night. The Mets strengthened their hold on the final National League wild-card spot with their second straight win after losing 16 of 21 entering the series. Holmes (11-6) allowed three hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings to give New York consecutive starts of at l…
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Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves
Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York’s six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
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