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A two-run homer from Juan Soto was close to the only moment of joy for the Mets last night, as they fell to the Braves 5-3 in the series opener in Atlanta. Christian Scott took the loss after giving up three runs on two homers in four innings of work, and A.J. Minter and Kodai Senga both surrendered homers as well out of the bullpen.
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Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor both downplayed reports of a fractured relationship between the two
of them (the former doing so with a rather interesting analogy).
Last night saw A.J. Ewing move to the leadoff spot for the first time in his major league career.
The plan for Senga remains uncertain after another decent relief outing last night.
Luke Weaver has been on quite a remarkable run for the Mets.
The Athletic wrote about the Mets’ priorities at the trade deadline as they inch closer to selling.
Andy Green’s history as farm director can hopefully assist him in his new role as interim manager.
Around the National League East
The Nationals were unbothered by the tripe digit degree weather in DC last night, as they slugged their way to a 9-5 win over the Pirates.
Count the Marlins in as another team who hit bombs aplenty last night, as five home runs propelled them to a 12-5 victory over the Athletics.
The Braves have added a former MVP to their organization, inking Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal.
Bryce Harper is looking pretty elite again these days.
Around Major League Baseball
MLB issued their monthly awards for June yesterday, with Junior Caminero and Pete Crow-Armstrong receiving Player of the Month for their respective leagues.
Several teams in the National League are facing questions heading into next month’s trade deadline.
The Yankee saw a couple players return from the injured list while also placing Carlos Rodón on the IL due to left elbow inflammation.
Aroldis Chapman has now recorded more strikeouts as a reliever than any pitcher in MLB history.
Shohei Ohtani will sit today after leaving last night’s game with a right biceps injury.
The Mariners have placed Julio Rodriguez on the 7-day concussion IL after he was struck by a ball in the back of the head.
Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez has also been placed on the IL after getting struck in the ankle by a comebacker and fainting on his way to get an X-ray.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis previewed the Independence Day weekend series in Atlanta.
Joe Sokolowski provided the latest installment of This Week in Mets Quotes.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets began a game that would end the following morning after nineteen innings on this date in 1985.
