How to Watch Braves vs. Mets: Live Stream or on TV
On Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves (18-9) face Pete Alonso and the New York Mets (15-12) at Citi Field.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Atlanta play New York live.
When is Braves vs. Mets and when does it start?
This contest between the Braves and Mets will happen on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 4:05 PM ET.
Where to watch Braves vs. Mets
The Braves and Mets will hit the field at Citi Field for this matchup on April 29, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX.
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Braves vs. Mets Game Preview
These squads meet again following the Braves’ 4-0 victory over the Mets yesterday. Max Fried (5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 7 K) registered the win for the Braves. Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. David Peterson (5.0 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 6 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Mets.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have a 16-9 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64% of those games).
Atlanta averages 1.5 home runs per game to rank third in baseball with 41 total home runs.
The Braves rank second in baseball with a .448 slugging percentage.
Atlanta’s 3.37 team ERA ranks fifth across all MLB pitching staffs.
Braves pitchers combine for the No. 10 WHIP in MLB (1.235).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won three of those games.
New York has hit 27 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the majors.
The Mets are 18th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .384 this season.
New York has the 17th-ranked ERA (4.36) in the majors this season.
The Mets rank 22nd in MLB with a combined 1.361 WHIP this season.
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Braves Starter Recent Performance: Spencer Strider
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| at Padres | Apr. 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| vs. Reds | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 6 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Apr. 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Apr. 23 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Apr. 18 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 7 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Apr. 1 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Spencer Strider makes the start for the Braves, his sixth of the season. He is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 49 strikeouts through 30 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance was on Monday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
The 24-year-old has a 1.80 ERA and 14.7 strikeouts per nine innings across five games this season, while allowing a batting average of just .136 to opposing hitters.
Acuna leads Atlanta with a batting average of .352. He’s also hit four home runs with 14 RBI.
Olson leads Atlanta in home runs with eight and runs batted in with 25.
Ozzie Albies is slashing .252/.304/.495 this season for the Braves.
Mets Key Players to Watch
The Mets will send Tylor Megill (3-1) to the mound for his sixth start this season.
The right-hander gave up four earned runs in four innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.96, a 1.58 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.480 in five games this season.
Alonso has a team-best 10 home runs and 25 runs batted in.
Brandon Nimmo has a club-best .330 batting average.
Jeff McNeil is hitting .298 with six doubles, a triple, a home run and 15 walks.
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