New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 13, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 13, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves – 8/12/25

The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 13-5 at Citi Field on August 12, 2025. The Mets improved their record to 63-55, while the Braves fell to 51-67. Gregory Soto was the winning pitcher for the Mets.

Key performances included Pete Alonso and Francisco Alvarez, both making strong contributions at the plate. Alonso had three hits and three RBIs, while Alvarez added three hits and four RBIs. The weather was clear with a temperature of 100 degrees, and the game lasted 2 hours and 8 minutes.

The Braves started strong with a run in the first inning. They then fell silent until the fourth inning when they scored four more runs. However, the Braves couldn’t score again for the rest of the game. The Mets took control in the second inning with three runs. They added two more in the third and kept scoring consistently, adding three in the fourth and two in the fifth. The Mets scored in six out of the nine innings, finishing with 13 runs.

In the Mets’ victory over the Braves, several players stood out with key performances. Pete Alonso had a strong game, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBIs. Francisco Alvarez also contributed significantly, hitting 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a double. Brandon Nimmo added to the team’s success with a home run and three RBIs in his 2-for-5 performance.

On the mound, Gregory Soto secured the win for the Mets. He pitched 1.33 innings, allowing no runs or hits. Soto’s performance helped stabilize the game after the Braves scored five runs early. Joey Hagenman also played a crucial role, pitching four scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

For the Braves, Spencer Strider took the loss. He gave up eight runs on eight hits over four innings. Despite the loss, some Braves’ players had decent performances at the plate. Matt Olson went 2-for-5 with an RBI, while Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies each had two hits in their efforts.

What’s Next

The Mets’ win takes their record to 63-55, keeping them in 2nd place in the East. This victory strengthens their standing as they pursue the top spot. The Mets are looking to close the gap with the division leader. The Braves’ loss drops their record to 51-67, placing them in 4th in the East. They need more wins to improve their position. In head-to-head games this season, the Mets have been successful against the Braves.

The Atlanta Braves will continue their series against the New York Mets. Their next game is on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:10 PM at Citi Field. The series will conclude on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with another game at the same venue and time.

The New York Mets will also face the Braves for two more games in this series. After wrapping up with the Braves, they will start a new series against the Seattle Mariners. That series begins on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Citi Field at 7:10 PM.

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