Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night. The Mets strengthened their hold on the final National League wild-card spot with their second straight win after losing 16 of 21 entering the series.

The New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves after Brett Baty had four hits on Friday in a 12-7 win over the Braves.

Clay Holmes gave the New York Mets exactly what their rotation has been missing, length and command, while the offense erupted for six home runs in a 9-2 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Truist Park.