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The New York Mets (30-32) will attempt to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Braves (37-24) on Thursday at 7:20 PM ET. The Mets (+159) are not expected to end the streak against the Braves (-187). Atlanta has Spencer Strider starting, while New York counters with Justin Verlander.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Mets
- Game Day: Thursday, June 8, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -187 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Mets?
- TV Channel: MLB Network
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Braves average 1.6 home runs per game to rank third in baseball with 100 total home runs.
- Atlanta is sixth in MLB with a .261 batting average.
- The Braves’ .332 on-base percentage is sixth-best in MLB.
- Atlanta strikes out 8.6 times per game, the No. 13 mark in the majors.
- The Braves average 1.4 homers per home game this season (43 total at home).
- Atlanta is slugging .449 with 3.4 extra-base hits per game in home contests.
- The team is batting .264 with 276 hits (8.9 per game) at home this season.
Braves Key Batters
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has 81 hits and an OBP of .404 to go with a slugging percentage of .555. All three of those stats are tops among Atlanta hitters this season. He has a .331 batting average, as well.
- Among all qualifying hitters in the majors, he is third in batting average, sixth in on-base percentage, and sixth in slugging.
- Acuna has recorded at least one hit in six games in a row. During his last 10 games he is hitting .364 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, a walk and six RBI.
- Matt Olson has 10 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 44 walks. He’s batting .232 and slugging .509 with an on-base percentage of .360.
- Among all qualified, he is 128th in batting average, 32nd in on-base percentage and 19th in slugging percentage.
- Olson heads into this matchup looking to extend his three-game hit streak. In his last five games he is batting .222 with five walks and an RBI.
- Ozzie Albies is batting .258 with a .481 slugging percentage and 39 RBI this year.
- Albies takes a three-game hitting streak into this game. In his last five games he is batting .333 with two home runs, three walks and three RBI.
- Sean Murphy has been key for Atlanta with 52 hits, an OBP of .389 plus a slugging percentage of .552.
- Murphy brings a two-game hitting streak into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI.
Mets Stats & Trends
Mets Batting
- The Mets have hit 73 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the league.
- New York has a team batting average of .238 this season, which ranks 21st among MLB teams.
- The Mets have an OBP of .318 this season, which ranks 17th in MLB.
- New York ranks third in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.5 Ks per contest.
- In 35 games on the road this season, they’ve hit 39 homers, an average of 1.1 per contest.
- New York has a team slugging percentage of .397 in away games this season with 95 extra-base hits.
- In 35 road games this season, they have a batting average of .246 while averaging 8.4 base hits per contest.
Mets Key Batters
- Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 53 hits. He’s batting .231 and slugging .546 with an on-base percentage of .326.
- Including all the qualified hitters in the big leagues, he ranks 130th in batting average, 94th in on-base percentage and 10th in slugging percentage.
- Francisco Lindor is hitting .216 with 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 21 walks. He’s slugging .419 with an on-base percentage of .290.
- His batting average ranks 146th among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 147th, and he is 91st in slugging.
- Brandon Nimmo has racked up an on-base percentage of .374 and a slugging percentage of .414. Both lead the Mets.
- Jeff McNeil is batting .277 with seven doubles, a triple, two home runs and 23 walks.
Braves vs. Mets Probable Pitchers
| Spencer Strider (ATL) | Pitcher | Justin Verlander (NYM) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 2 | W/L | 2 – 3 |
| 69.2 | IP | 36 |
| 3.10 | ERA | 4.25 |
| 1.005 | WHIP | 1.139 |
| 14.6 | K/9 | 7.5 |
| 3.4 | BB/9 | 2.3 |
Braves vs. Mets Injury Updates
- Braves: Dylan Lee: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Fried: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Ehire Adrianza: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Mets: Edwin Uceta: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Tim Locastro: 60 Day IL (Back), Stephen Ridings: 60 Day IL (Lat), Sam Coonrod: 60 Day IL (Lat), Bryce Montes de Oca: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Elieser Hernandez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Edwin Díaz: 60 Day IL (Knee), José Quintana: 60 Day IL (Rib), Pete Alonso: day-to-day (Wrist)
