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Mets' Offensive Struggles At Citi Field Continued On Saturday Against Atlanta – Metsmerized Online
The feeling around the 2024 New York Mets was that the lineup would be their strongpoint, with the pitching be more of the question mark. When J.D. Martinez was signed at the end of March, that belief was even furthered. But, it has not really played out that way, as the team’s offensive production has been up and down through 38 games. The Mets have gone through stretches where their big bats have produced in key moments. In the same way, the lineup has gone through periods where most of the at bats are non-competitive. The latter has been on display this weekend, as the Mets dropped a second straight game to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, losing 4-1.
Braves starter Max Fried showcased one of his best performances in recent memory, throwing seven no-hit innings. The Mets could only muster three walks against the left-handed starter, failing to put him under any stress. Results did not improve once Atlanta went to the bullpen, as the home team entered the bottom of the ninth three outs away from being no-hit. The Mets were down to their last out when Martinez went deep off of Raisel Iglesias, making it a 4-1 game. That would be how it finisheed, at the Mets dropped to 18-20.
“You don’t want to get no-hit. It’s something that every team is trying to avoid every single game. But the thing was, I felt like we had good at-bats throughout the game,” Brandon Nimmo said after the game.
The Mets are scoring 4.32 runs per game, which ranks 16th in all of baseball. That may seem okay on the surface, but their lack of run support at Citi Field in certainly alarming. The Mets are scoring just 3.38 runs per game at home, which ranks 26th. Ironically, they are scoring 5.47 runs per game on the road, with the Texas Rangers (5.50 runs per game) being only team ahead of them in that.
There is no denying that the Mets have the individuals in place to produce at a higher rate offensively. In 2022, the team ranked fifth in baseball with 4.73 runs per game. A lot of those same names are still on the team, so it is possible they can replicate most of what they did two seasons ago. The Mets own a 3.74 ERA as a team, which ranks 11th in the league. The pitching staff is carrying their weight, more than some would have expected. Now it is time for the Mets offense to find some rhythm, particularly at home.
Travel trends nationwide suggest more people are staying close to home this year due to higher oil and gas prices. Some 71 percent of Americans plan road trips for summer vacations, according to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report.
Another study, by Bank of America, found consumers are responding to higher gas prices by taking fewer trips, reducing travel budgets, cutting back on accommodations, or choosing destinations closer to home.
Catcher Jair Camargo collected his first big league hit in the top of the ninth tonight. He was added for the double-header today.
This was his first MLB appearance since 2024 with the Twins. He was hitless in seven plate appearances for Minnesota.
He struck out in his first at bat with Atlanta before doubling for his first base knock.
Congratulations.
Communities across metro Atlanta are hosting Juneteenth festivals, performances, markets and family-friendly events over the next several days. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Texas learned that slavery had ended and the last of the enslaved people were to be freed.
Historian Henry Louis Gates has estimated there were about 250,000 freed in the state of Texas.
Below are some of the events taking place around metro Atlanta.
Sandy Springs
The city’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at City Springs. The event will feature live performances, art exhibits, artisan vendors, food trucks and more.
Roswell
Roswell will host an artisan market honoring Juneteenth at 1 p.m. Friday in the lobby of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.
According to a city statement, “This is your opportunity to meet the creators behind the work, hear their stories firsthand, and take a piece of the experience home. Artists will have additional prints and affordable original pieces available for purchase, making this a wonderful chance to invest in and celebrate the work of African American artists in our community.”
Gwinnett
Several Juneteenth events are planned throughout Gwinnett County.
In Norcross, cellist Okorie “OkCello” Johnson and the Wonders of Worship Youth Choir from Hopewell Baptist Church will perform at the Cultural Arts and Community Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
In Lilburn, the GAPS Society, representing Georgia Autism Parental Support, will host food, games and activities for all ages from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at J.B. Williams Park.
The United Ebony Society will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds with a festival featuring music, games and food from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Black Women’s Association of Sugar Hill will host its seventh annual Juneteenth event with the Miss Juneteenth pageant, music, food, games, and a scholarship award. The festivities will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 5039 W. Broad Street.
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