Mets vs. Braves Game 1: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/29/26

Jul 9, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CF Francisco Lindor – SS Bo

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Mets lineup

A.J.

Ewing – CF Francisco Lindor – SS Bo Bichette – 3B Carson Benge – RF Jared Young – 1B Jorge Polanco – DH Tyrone Taylor – LF Brett Baty – 2B Francisco Alvarez – C

SP: Sean Manaea – LHP

Braves lineup

Ronald Acuna – RF
Drake Baldwin – DH
Matt Olson – 1B
Ozzie Albies – 2B
Michael Harris – CF
Mauricio Dubon – SS
Austin Riley – 3B
Eli White – LF
Joey Bart – C

SP: AJ Smith-Shawver – RHP