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New York Mets Struggle Against Atlanta Braves, Weekly Pitchers Show Mixed Results

In the upcoming matchup on Sunday, the New York Mets will face off against the Atlanta Braves in the final game of their three-game series. The Mets are currently in second place in the NL East with a record of 68-60, while the Braves are in fourth place with a record of 58-70. New York won the opening game of the series, snapping a two-game losing streak, while Atlanta had a two-game winning streak snapped with their loss. The Mets are trailing first place in the NL East by 6 games but currently hold the third NL Wildcard spot. However, they will be missing 12 pitchers and three key position players for the game. The Braves, on the other hand, are 16 games behind first place in the NL East and 10 games behind the NL Wildcard spot. They will also be without eight pitchers and two position players. For more detailed analysis and predictions on this matchup, be sure to read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -130 | Braves +110
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+128) | Braves +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently ranked 8th in on-base percentage at .323, 10th in slugging percentage at .421, 13th in runs scored with 581, and 18th in batting average at .246. Juan Soto leads the team in home runs with 32, followed by Pete Alonso with 28. The Mets have four players with 20 or more home runs this season. Alonso leads in RBI with 101, while Soto is second with 76. The team has hit a total of 211 doubles, 17 triples, and 168 home runs for 396 extra base hits in 128 games.

On the pitching side, the Mets are ranked 11th in ERA at 3.83, 12th in batting average against at .241, 23rd in WHIP at 1.31, and 27th in Quality Starts with 32. Clay Holmes leads in wins with 10, while David Peterson will start on the mound for the Mets on Sunday and leads in strikeouts with 127 and ERA for starters with 3.18. Peterson holds a record of 8-5 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 127 strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have had a solid season so far, ranking 10th in on-base percentage, 16th in runs scored, 18th in slugging percentage, and 19th in batting average. Marcell Ozuna leads the team in home runs, while Matt Olson is close behind. Olson also leads the Braves in RBI, with Michael Harris II not far behind. The team has displayed power hitting with 353 extra base hits in 128 games. On the pitching side, Atlanta is 6th in Quality Starts but ranks lower in batting average against, WHIP, and ERA. Spencer Schwellenbach leads the team in wins and ERA, while Grant Holmes has the most strikeouts. Bryce Elder will be taking the mound on Sunday, with a 5-9 record this season.

New York Baseball Team Struggles Against Atlanta, Faces Road Woes as Pitchers Shine and Falter

The New York baseball team has faced a series of losses in recent games, with a record of 12 defeats in their last 17 matches overall. Furthermore, the team has struggled against the Atlanta team, losing 11 out of the last 16 games against them. Their performance on the road has also been disappointing with eight losses in the last 10 away games. New York's starting pitcher, David Peterson, had a remarkable performance last Tuesday, allowing only four hits and one run in eight innings against Washington. However, he had previously faced challenges in games against Cleveland and Atlanta, surrendering a total of ten runs in 9.1 innings across both matches. On the other hand, the Atlanta team has been performing better, winning seven out of their last nine games and securing victory in four of the last five home games against New York. Braves' starter Bryce Elder had a tough outing recently, giving up nine hits and eight runs in 4.2 innings. Nonetheless, he showed promise in his previous match by allowing just two runs in 7.0 innings, leading the team to a 4-3 victory over the Mets.

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