Baty’s Breakthrough: Grand Slam Powers Mets Past Braves in Division Clash
Brett Baty delivered a career-defining grand slam to propel the New York Mets to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The victory was highlighted by Kodai Senga’s first career save following a major injury update to closer Devin Williams.
Baty’s Big Moment
The New York Mets continued their late-summer surge on Monday night, taking down the Atlanta Braves 8-5 at Truist Park. The defining moment came in the top of the first inning when Brett Baty crushed a 3-2 pitch for the first grand slam of his career. The blast, which followed a controversial non-granted challenge by Braves starter Bryce Elder, staked the Mets to a quick 5-0 lead and silenced a crowd that had seen Atlanta win nine straight at home.
Lindor and Senga Finish the Job Beyond Baty's heroics, Francisco Lindor remained white-hot, going 3 for 5 with a towering 420-foot home run to help keep the Braves at arm's length. The game took a dramatic turn in the ninth when Kodai Senga took the mound, earning his first career save just hours after the club placed regular closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list. Despite a late Braves rally fueled by a Mauricio Dubón two-run single, the Mets held on for their sixth win in seven games. "Baty’s swing set the tone, but seeing Senga step up in that spot was exactly what we needed," said Mets manager Andy Green. "Losing Devin is a blow, but this group is finding ways to finish strong every night." The Mets will look to take the series on Tuesday as Nolan McLean (8-7) faces off against Atlanta's Martín Pérez (7-6). With the win, the Mets have now secured six victories in their last seven games, narrowing the gap in the NL East standings.