The Mets finally beat the Braves 7-3 on June 26, 2025, as Juan Soto's two homers and Ronny Mauricio's big night snapped the skid against their rivals.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Exhale, Mets fans. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the New York Mets have a win against the Atlanta Braves. Powered by two massive home runs from the one and only Juan Soto, the Mets snapped a brutal skid with a 7-3 victory at Citi Field on Wednesday night, finally giving the Flushing faithful something to cheer about and marking their first victory over Atlanta in six tries this season.
Three hits, a home run, and an RBI double from the number eight spot in the lineup.
The bats finally came alive, and it all started with Juan Soto. His solo shot in the fourth inning ignited a five-run rally that broke the game open. He wasn't done, adding another home run later for good measure. But the heroics weren't limited to the superstars. Batting eighth, Ronny Mauricio had a career night, racking up three hits including a homer and an RBI double. His production from the bottom of the order was the kind of depth this team has been desperately missing. And let's not forget the glove work: Jeff McNeil's spectacular catch in the first inning, robbing Marcell Ozuna of a two-run homer, set a defiant tone right from the start.
Clay Holmes wasn't dominant, walking four batters, but he battled through five innings to earn his eighth win. The real story on the mound, however, was in the bullpen. Right-hander Jonathan Pintaro made his much-anticipated MLB debut in the ninth. While he showed some nerves, allowing a two-run single to Ronald Acuña Jr., he recorded crucial outs in a high-pressure spot. With the game on the line, manager Carlos Mendoza turned to his closer, and Edwin Díaz delivered. He entered with two on and promptly shut the door, striking out Ozuna to lock down his 16th save in 17 chances. It was a perfect encapsulation of the night: a grind, a glimpse of the future, and a dominant finish.
While the big league club celebrated a much-needed win, there's plenty of movement in the farm system. The latest prospect update shows righty Jonah Tong's stock soaring thanks to a significant velocity increase at Double-A. He's joined by A.J. Ewing, a versatile defender with impressive bat-to-ball skills, as a fast riser. It's not all good news, however. Brandon Sproat has hit a rough patch at Triple-A, and former first-rounder Kevin Parada has fallen out of the team's top 30 prospects after continued struggles at the plate in Binghamton, a worrying trend for the young catcher.
One win, even against the Braves, doesn't erase the struggles of the past few weeks. But this felt different. With Soto leading the charge and unexpected heroes like Mauricio stepping up, there's a blueprint for success. The question now is whether this is a dead-cat bounce or the start of a genuine turnaround. The next series will be crucial in determining if the Mets can build on this momentum and climb back into contention.
