New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

The Mets found themselves in a familiar situation in the ninth inning of Monday night’s series finale against the Braves at Truist Park. New York, which outlasted Atlanta in Sunday’s 10-9 nail-biter, trailed 3-2 and was down to its final out. The potential for another loss during a difficult summer stretch was getting likelier by the pitch. Then, Juan Soto happened. The now-five-time All-Star launched a go-ahead three-run blast into right field, and though the Braves went on to force extra innings, Luis Torrens' game-winning two-run double in the 10th completed the Mets' late-game 7-6 comeback win. It marks the team’s second victory this season when trailing entering the ninth. They had zero in 2025. The past two days not only provide a breath of fresh air, but a moment to potentially build on. “It’s definitely been a tough season, but we've got to take the positive stuff,” Soto said. “It’s not going to be easy, we know what kind of players they have on the other side, so coming through with the win is a success for us.” The Mets are 4-12 since June 20 -- a record seeped with tough battles and frustration. Hence, Soto’s blast was bigger than three runs. To interim manager Andy Green it was “a fun swing for the whole team.” “\[Juan's\