Mets Regain Lead as Braves Struggle in NL East

The New York Mets regained first place in the NL East after shutting out the Atlanta Braves, with both their major league and Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Mets, notching key victories. The Syracuse Mets swept the Rochester Red Wings, highlighted by an eight-run inning and dominant bullpen performances. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves continue to struggle offensively, dropping a critical series finale to the Mets and splitting a four-game set in New York, which has tightened the division race. The Braves now face a pivotal home series against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are just a game behind the Mets, making Atlanta's postseason hopes increasingly urgent. Performances from players like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson have not been enough to overcome the offensive slump. These recent outcomes may prove decisive as the NL East race intensifies approaching the season's midpoint.