Braves Outlast Mets to Avoid Sweep
Jurickson Profar's bases-loaded single in the eighth inning secured the Braves' 4-3 victory, preventing a sweep and impacting their National League East playoff hopes.
- The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 4-3 on August 24, 2025, at Truist Park to avoid a three-game sweep.
- The Braves scored the winning runs after Jurickson Profar hit a bases-loaded, two-out single in the eighth inning off Mets reliever Gregory Soto.
- Earlier, Mark Vientos hit two of the Mets’ six home runs, including a two-run homer off Braves starter Bryce Elder, while David Peterson pitched 5 2/3 innings allowing two runs.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza said, “We didn't get the job done” and noted the team must finish games whether leading or trailing, highlighting bullpen struggles.
- Following the Braves’ win, the Mets remain seven games behind the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies and prepare for a crucial three-game series at Citi Field starting Monday.
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Profar drives in 2 runs with go-ahead single in 8th as Braves win 4-3 to deny Mets sweep
ATLANTA (AP) — Jurickson Profar drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.
Mets fail to pull off sweep in Atlanta
"The free passes, giving them extra outs and they made us pay," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "We didn't get the job done. . . . You've got to be able to finish games. The little things we're not doing right now continue to add up."
Rally Falls Short As Mets Fail To Sweep Braves
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