Things got off to a strange start, though, with the game entering a rain delay in the third inning. After an eight-run sixth inning, the Braves wound up beating the Mets 13-1.
How did a game that was in a rain delay end with the Braves beating the Mets by 12 runs? Let’s take a look at Atlanta’s epic sixth inning.
Inside the Atlanta Braves eight-run sixth inning
The rally started with Braves outfielder Michael Harris hitting an RBI single. This made the score 6-1 in favor of Atlanta.
Then superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. hit an RBI double, which marked his 16th of the season. This then put the Braves up 7-1, but Atlanta was nowhere near done yet. Dansby Swanson hit a single, scoring both Harris and Acuna Jr., with Matt Olson hitting an RBI single shortly after.
To cap it all off, Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud blasted a three-run home run. This extended the Atlanta Braves’ lead to 13-1, where they held the Mets scoreless for the rest of the game.
Although the New York Mets did get absolutely blown out of this game, they have been red-hot to start this second half. However, the Braves are a very good squad, and New York will have to stay on their toes in the final weeks.
The Atlanta Braves are currently chasing a four-game deficit to the division-leading Mets. Moreover, they have a strong seven-point cushion over the Phillies in third.
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