With their slimmest of playoff hopes further dimmed by the Mets this past weekend, the Braves can now look toward a week that could enhance optimism about how good their starting rotation might be when finally whole again in 2026.

The Braves pick up a 4-3 win over the Mets on Sunday. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

There would be no such luck for the Braves this time around, as the Mets brought their bats with them down South and spent most of this series bludgeoning Atlanta at the plate. Fortunately, the Braves were able to stop the onslaught and get a small dose of payback in order to end the season series on a winning note but the Mets were still able to take out a little bit of frustration on the Braves during this series.

The Mets had a two-run lead and though it was too early to taste a sweep, the scent was at least in the air for manager Carlos Mendoza’s crew.

The Mets took an early 2-0 lead thanks to a Mark Vientos homer, but ended up falling 4-3 to the Braves