Mets 10, Braves 9: McLean Seventeen Pitch FP in One-Run Thriller

The lead

July 5, 2026 - Atlanta - Nolan McLean earned 17 pitching FP, and the New York Mets edged the Atlanta Braves 10-9 in a one-run thriller at Truist Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.

How the game turned

Both teams traded runs in a back-and-forth Saturday affair. New York held on for a one-run road win after Atlanta pushed across nine runs but could not complete the comeback.

Pitching and matchup notes

McLean's 17 pitching FP start gave the bullpen enough cushion in a high-scoring game. Neither staff could shut the door in a slugfest that favored the Mets' late-inning execution.

Bats that changed the board

Baldwin posted 12 hitting FP for the Mets on the AthX Engine card. AthX Engine graded New York at 14 team FP.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

AthX Engine rewards road wins in one-run slugfests when a 17 FP start pairs with enough offense to survive a late rally. McLean's line registers on the daily pitching board, separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Mets and Braves played the series finale Sunday at Truist Park.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*