Mets stun braves in doubleheader thriller: benge’s rbi double seals 3-2 victory

Published on 30/07/2026 23:54 in sports • Matt Sczesny

New York – A late-inning rally propelled the Mets to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the division-rival Braves Wednesday night, securing a series win and boosting their record to 46-62. Carson Benge’s go-ahead RBI double in the seventh proved to be the difference in a tense, back-and-forth affair at Citi Field.

Minute-by-minute breakdown

7:03 Pm et

Carson Benge delivers a clutch RBI double to put the Mets ahead 3-2. The Braves had tied the game in the sixth with a two-run homer by Matt Olson.

6:06 Pm et

Matt Olson blasts a two-run home run to tie the game at 2-2, silencing Sean Manaea and sending the game into a tense finish. The Braves had taken a 1-0 lead in the sixth on a single by Jim Jarvis and an infield hit by Drake Baldwin.

5:05 Pm et

Francisco Alvarez and A.J. Ewing combine for a two-run rally, driving in runs on an RBI double and a sacrifice fly to give the Mets a 2-0 lead. The Mets had jumped in front in the fifth against AJ Smith-Shawver, who was making his return from Tommy John surgery.

4:11 Pm et

Christian Scott continues to battle, completing six innings with one earned run and seven strikeouts. He’d struggled early, giving up a leadoff single to Drake Baldwin, but rallied to retire the next six batters in order.

3:05 Pm et

Sean Manaea, despite yielding Olson’s homer, pitched six strong innings, showcasing his continued success. The Mets’ bullpen, anchored by Brazoban, Weaver, and Williams, held the Braves scoreless in the late innings, securing the victory.

2:00 Pm et

Early innings were tight, with both teams struggling to string together hits. Sale dominated in the first two frames, striking out four and allowing zero runs. Scott, meanwhile, battled through an extended fifth inning, facing 26 pitches before recording his sixth out.

The Mets’ victory represents a significant boost as they head into a crucial stretch of games. Despite a disappointing overall season, the team's resilience against the Braves has been a consistent bright spot.