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The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 1–0 on July 29 at Citi Field in a pitcher's duel that fell well short of the 7.5-run Vegas total. Atlanta's pitching staff was dominant, allowing just 2 hits while striking out 12 and posting a 3.71 ERA, while the Braves' offense scraped together 7 hits and a single RBI to secure the narrow victory. The Mets managed only 2 hits with 12 strikeouts against Atlanta's staff, posting a .688 OPS that underscored their offensive struggles despite drawing a walk. Both teams fanned 12 batters each, highlighting the low-contact nature of the matchup, though the Braves' pitching efficiency—yielding zero earned runs—proved the decisive factor in a low-scoring affair that exposed New York's offensive limitations. The shutout victory adds to Atlanta's run differential advantage and strengthens their divisional positioning heading into August.