{"id":60480,"date":"2023-08-12T08:50:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T12:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60480"},"modified":"2023-08-12T08:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T12:50:18","slug":"braves-and-mets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/12\/braves-and-mets\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves and Mets; “Let’s Play Two”"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Mets<\/a> will face off against the Atlanta Braves<\/a> in an exhilarating matchup at Citi Field. Both teams are aiming for a victory to improve their standing in the highly competitive National League East division. The Mets, with a record of 52-63, are currently 11th in the league and 4th in their division. On the other hand, the Braves boast an impressive record of 73-41, positioning them at the top of the league and their division. This game is set to be an intense battle between two formidable teams.<\/p>\n

[pickup_prop id=”34353″]<\/p>\n

Braves and Mets; “Let’s Play Two”<\/h2>\n

Taking the mound for the Mets is Denyi Reyes, who has a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 6.136. This will be an important opportunity for Reyes to prove himself and contribute to the Mets’ success. The Braves will counter with Allan Winans, who is making his second MLB appearance with a record of 0-0 and an ERA of 4.154. Both pitchers will be looking to provide a strong start and set the tone for their respective teams.<\/p>\n

In terms of offensive power, the Mets rely heavily on the home run-hitting abilities of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor. Alonso has an impressive 35 home runs to his name, while Lindor has contributed 22. Their ability to drive in runs will be crucial for the Mets’ chances of securing a victory. The Braves, on the other hand, showcase a well-rounded lineup led by Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. and Orlando Arcia. Acu\u00f1a Jr. boasts a batting average of .337, making him a formidable force at the plate. Viewers should keep an eye on these players as they look to make an impact.<\/p>\n

[metabet_core_game_tile query=”535776″ size=”350×300″ site_id=”lastwordonsports”]<\/p>\n

The game will take place on Friday, August 12th at 5:10 PM in the Eastern Time Zone. Fans can catch the action live on the MLB Network, ensuring an exciting broadcast of this highly anticipated matchup.<\/p>\n

Exciting Matchups to Watch Out For<\/h3>\n

– The battle between the Mets’ power-hitting duo of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor against the Braves’ strong pitching staff will be a highlight of the game.
\n– Can Denyi Reyes, the Mets’ starting pitcher, rise to the occasion and deliver a stellar performance against a formidable Braves lineup?
\n– Keep an eye on Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr., who has been on a hot streak for the Braves, as he looks to continue his impressive season.
\n– The Mets will need their bullpen to step up and provide solid relief innings to keep the Braves’ potent offense at bay.
\n– How will Allan Winans fare in his second MLB start for the Braves? It will be intriguing to see how the young pitcher handles the pressure of facing a tough Mets lineup.<\/p>\n

Injuries<\/h3>\n

New York Mets:<\/strong> Sam Coonrod (RP, Lat, D60), Luis Guillorme (3B, Leg, D10), Edwin D\u00edaz (RP, Knee, D60), Edwin Uceta (RP, Ankle, D60), Starling Marte (RF, Migraines, D10), Bryce Montes de Oca (RP, Elbow, D60), Francisco Lindor (SS, Side, Day-to-Day), Tim Locastro (LF, Back, D60), DJ Stewart (RF, Wrist, Day-to-Day), Elieser Hern\u00e1ndez (RP, Pec, D15)<\/p>\n

Atlanta Braves:<\/strong> Jesse Chavez (RP, Shin, D60), Dylan Lee (RP, Shoulder, D60), Sam Hilliard (CF, Heel, D10), Tyler Matzek (RP, Elbow, D60), Ehire Adrianza (2B, Elbow, D60), Kyle Wright (SP, Shoulder, D60), Kolby Allard (SP, Shoulder, D60), Daysbel Hern\u00e1ndez (RP, Forearm, D15), Nick Anderson (RP, Shoulder, D60), Huascar Ynoa (SP, Elbow, D60)<\/p>\n

Main photo credits:<\/p>\n

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Players mentioned:<\/p>\n

Denyi Reyes<\/a>, Allan Winans<\/a>, Pete Alonso<\/a>, Francisco Lindor<\/a>, Ronald Acuna Jr.<\/a>, Orlando Arcia<\/a>, Sam Coonrod<\/a>, Luis Guillorme<\/a>, Edwin Diaz<\/a>, Edwin Uceta<\/a>, Starling Marte<\/a>, Bryce Montes de Oca<\/a>, Tim Locastro<\/a>, DJ Stewart<\/a>, Elieser Hernandez<\/a>, Jesse Chavez<\/a>, Dylan Lee<\/a>, Sam Hilliard<\/a>, Tyler Matzek<\/a>, Ehire Adrianza<\/a>, Kyle Wright<\/a>, Kolby Allard<\/a>, Daysbel Hernandez<\/a>, Nick Anderson<\/a>, Huascar Ynoa<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The New York Mets will face off against the Atlanta Braves in an exhilarating matchup at Citi Field. Both teams are aiming for a victory to improve their standing in the highly competitive National League East division. The Mets, with a record of 52-63, are currently 11th in the league and 4th in their division. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4389,"featured_media":60481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21,22],"tags":[1931,380,1357,4595,1020,2402,1982,612,2659,4972],"class_list":["post-60480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-braves","category-mets","tag-edwin-diaz","tag-francisco-lindor","tag-kyle-wright","tag-luis-guillorme","tag-orlando-arcia","tag-pete-alonso","tag-ronald-acuna-jr","tag-starling-marte","tag-tim-locastro","tag-tyler-matzek"],"modified_by":"Troy Brock","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4389"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}