Bichette's Power Play Leads Mets to Victory Over Braves

WHO:

MLB.com - JR Ritchie, the Braves’ No. 2 prospect, was recalled to the Majors.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette, David Stearns (president of baseball operations), Carlos Mendoza (manager), Nolan McLean (Mets starter), Devin Williams (closer), Spencer Strider (Braves starter).

NY Post - Bo Bichette.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

MLB.com - Strider left the game after allowing seven earned runs on six hits in three-plus innings.

MLB.com - Ritchie pitched five scoreless innings in relief after replacing Strider.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette's grand slam marked his third career grand slam and was the second time in two days that he homered in his first at-bat.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean's pitch count reached a career-high of 93 by the end of the fourth inning, surpassing his previous high of 35 pitches in a single inning.

MLB.com - The Mets' bullpen included Cionel Pérez and Huascar Brazobán, who contributed to the victory.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette homered twice in the first two innings of the game against the Braves, marking the second time in a month that he achieved this feat.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean's pitch count reached a career-high of 93 by the end of the fourth inning, surpassing his previous high of 35 pitches in a single inning.

MLB.com - Devin Williams recorded a four-out save for the first time this season after a 14-pitch at-bat against Mauricio Dubón.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette homered twice in the first two innings of the game against the Braves.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean's pitch count reached a career-high of 93 by the end of the fourth inning.

MLB.com - The Mets' bullpen included Cionel Pérez and Huascar Brazobán, who contributed to the victory.

MLB.com - Devin Williams recorded a four-out save for the first time this season, recovering from a 14-pitch at-bat against Mauricio Dubón.

MLB.com - The Mets won a game against the Braves with a score of 7-5.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette hit a grand slam, marking his third career grand slam.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean pitched four innings, allowing two runs in the second inning.

MLB.com - Devin Williams recorded a four-out save for the first time this season.

MLB.com - The Braves have the best record in baseball.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field, New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game occurred on a Friday night.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Walt Weiss expressed concern about Strider's health, stating, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”

MLB.com - David Stearns stated, “We have a lot of games left, but this is definitely important,” regarding the significance of the win against the Braves.

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza emphasized that the Mets need to play their best baseball regardless of the opponent.

MLB.com - David Stearns stated, “We have a lot of games left, but this is definitely important,” regarding the significance of the win against the Braves.

MLB.com - David Stearns emphasized the need for the Mets to focus on their own performance rather than the standings of other teams in the National League playoff picture.

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza stated that the Mets need to play their best baseball regardless of the opponent.

HOW:

MLB.com - Nolan McLean faced a 42-pitch second inning, which included a leadoff walk, an error, and multiple walks and hits, but managed to escape a bases-loaded jam.

MLB.com - The Mets built a two-out rally against Braves starter Spencer Strider with a double, a single, and a hit batsman before Bichette's grand slam.

MLB.com - Nolan McLean faced a 42-pitch second inning, which included multiple walks and hits, but managed to escape a bases-loaded jam.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 04:17 UTC)

In a significant move for the Atlanta Braves, JR Ritchie, the team's No. 2 prospect, has been recalled to the Majors following the placement of Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Strider struggled in his last outing, allowing seven earned runs on six hits over just three-plus innings before leaving the game. Ritchie stepped up in relief, pitching five scoreless innings, while manager Walt Weiss voiced concerns about Strider's health, saying, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 01:42 UTC)

Bo Bichette hit a grand slam, marking his third career grand slam and the second time in two days that he homered in his first at-bat. Nolan McLean reached a career-high pitch count of 93 by the end of the fourth inning, surpassing his previous high of 35 pitches in a single inning. Mets' manager David Stearns highlighted the importance of their recent win against the Braves, while Carlos Mendoza stressed the need for the team to play their best baseball against any opponent.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 09:53 UTC)

Bo Bichette made headlines by homering twice in the first two innings of the game against the Braves, marking the second time he's accomplished this feat in just a month. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean reached a career-high pitch count of 93 by the end of the fourth inning, overcoming a challenging second inning that included a bases-loaded jam. Devin Williams also made an impact by recording a four-out save for the first time this season, following a tough 14-pitch at-bat against Mauricio Dubón.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 08:06 UTC)

Bo Bichette made a significant impact in the game against the Braves, hitting two home runs in the first two innings. Nolan McLean reached a career-high pitch count of 93 by the end of the fourth inning, navigating a challenging second inning that included a bases-loaded jam. Meanwhile, Devin Williams secured a four-out save for the first time this season, and Mets' bullpen arms Cionel Pérez and Huascar Brazobán played crucial roles in the victory, which David Stearns emphasized as important given the number of games still ahead.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 06:24 UTC)

In an exciting game at Citi Field, the Mets triumphed over the Braves with a score of seven to five, thanks in part to Bo Bichette's impressive grand slam, marking his third career grand slam. Nolan McLean pitched four innings, allowing two runs during a challenging second inning, while Devin Williams secured a four-out save for the first time this season. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza both emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance as they aim to play their best baseball moving forward.