Atlanta braves vs new york mets
A great matchup between two National League East rivals!
Here's a brief overview of the teams:
Atlanta Braves
- Based in Atlanta, Georgia
- Established in 1871 (as Boston Red Stockings), moved to Milwaukee in 1953, and then to Atlanta in 1966
- 17-time National League East division champions, 5-time National League pennants, and 3-time World Series champions (1914, 1957, 1995)
- Play at Truist Park (formerly SunTrust Park) in Cumberland, Georgia
- Managed by Brian Snitker
New York Mets
- Based in Queens, New York City
- Established in 1962 as an expansion team
- 6-time National League East division champions, 2-time National League pennants, and 2-time World Series champions (1969, 1986)
- Play at Citi Field in Queens, New York City
- Managed by Luis Rojas
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups:
- The Braves and Mets have played each other 244 times, with the Braves leading the series 124-114-6.
- In their last 10 meetings, the Braves have won 6 series, while the Mets have won 4.
Current Rosters:
Atlanta Braves
- Pitching: Max Fried, Mike Soroka, Ian Anderson, Kyle Wright, Will Smith, Mark Melancon
- Hitting: Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Marcell Ozuna, Travis d'Arnaud
New York Mets
- Pitching: Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz, Seth Lugo, Edwin Díaz
- Hitting: Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, Robinson Canó, J.D. Davis
Recent Performance:
- The Braves have been one of the top teams in the National League, winning the division title in 2018 and 2019. They have a strong pitching staff and a potent offense led by Ronald Acuña Jr.
- The Mets have been rebuilding in recent years, but they have a talented young core and a strong pitching staff. They are looking to make a push for the playoffs in 2023.
This matchup should be a fun one, with two teams that are looking to make a statement in the National League East. The Braves have the experience and talent to win the division, while the Mets are looking to make a surprise run. Who will come out on top?