In an epic rain-shortened victory, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets in game 2 of a 4-game series at Citi Field (New York Post). The match initially entered into a rain delay in the top of the sixth inning (Battery Power). With just five innings played, the Braves made the most out of their chances right before the play was stopped, securing a victory (Battery Power).
The game saw noteworthy performances from Matt Olson and Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves (Battery Power), and culminated in a large top of the fifth inning for the Braves. During this inning, an RBI single from Ronald Acuña and a three-run bomb from Matt Olson put the Braves on top of the Mets (Sports Illustrated). David Peterson, a starter for the Mets, unraveled just before the rain delay, ultimately unable to recover before the match was called (New York Post).
While the Braves came out of the game with a victory, boosting their record to 18-9, the Mets fell to a 15-12 standing (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire). Unfortunately for fans looking forward to the next game, the Mets vs. Braves match scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023, was postponed due to rain (Yahoo Sports). Instead, the game will be made up as a split doubleheader in August (New York Post).
Despite the rain-shortened game and postponement, both teams will continue to vie for their spot in the MLB rankings. Fans will undoubtedly be watching eagerly as the Braves and Mets face off again later in the season, hoping for clearer skies and a full game.
