Spencer Strider struggles as the Atlanta Braves fall 7-3 to the New York Mets on June 24, 2025. Despite a Matt Olson homer, the offense stalls in the loss.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another trip to Citi Field, another frustrating night for the Atlanta Braves. Hopes were high with ace Spencer Strider on the mound, but a rocky outing combined with a silent offense led to a deflating 7-3 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday. The loss marks a tough start to a crucial divisional series and highlights some worrying trends for a team trying to find its footing.
We’ll keep fighting. Tomorrow is a new day.
Spencer Strider’s command issues resurfaced in a big way Tuesday night. The Braves ace lasted just 4.2 innings, surrendering 5 earned runs on the back of a three-run homer to Juan Soto and a two-run double to Francisco Lindor. While he racked up 7 strikeouts, the 3 walks and 2 long balls proved costly, dropping his record to a surprising 2-6. The Mets' offense looked potent, and the Braves bullpen couldn't stop the bleeding, allowing two more runs in the seventh to put the game out of reach.
While the team managed only six hits against a sharp Frankie Montas, there were a couple of bright spots. Matt Olson continued his power surge, launching a solo shot in the sixth inning for his 18th home run of the season, keeping him near the top of the National League leaderboard. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. was a pest at the top of the lineup, going 2-for-4 with a hustle double and extending his on-base streak to a solid 14 games. His performance and subsequent social media post underscored a refusal to quit.
The struggles weren't limited to the starter. When the bullpen was called upon, the Mets tacked on two more runs, marking the fifth consecutive game in which the Braves' relief corps has allowed at least one run. What was once a lockdown unit has shown cracks lately, a trend that the coaching staff will need to address quickly if the team hopes to climb back into contention in the NL East.
For fans hoping for a shake-up, Tuesday was a quiet day. The Braves made no roster moves, trades, or transactions. The lineup remained the same, and the front office was silent on any potential deals. For now, it seems the message is clear: the solution to the team's struggles will have to come from the players already in the clubhouse. The pressure is on this current group to turn things around.
Falling to 36-42 and third place in the division is not where anyone envisioned this team would be in late June. The loss to the Mets stings, exposing issues on the mound and a lack of offensive consistency. With the series continuing in New York, the Braves desperately need to find a way to string together a complete game—strong starting pitching, reliable relief, and timely hitting. As Acuña said, tomorrow is a new day, and the Braves will need to prove it on the field.
