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The New York Mets edged the Atlanta Braves 7–6 on July 6 at Truist Park, delivering a narrow road victory despite modest offensive output from both sides. The Mets' pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 Braves batters while allowing just three earned runs across an ERA of 4.27, effectively neutralizing Atlanta's two-homer attack. New York's lineup managed 11 hits and seven RBIs to secure the win, while the Braves countered with 13 hits and a .727 OPS but could not capitalize on their opportunities, stranding runners and striking out 13 times. The game fell slightly above the Vegas total line of 9.5, driven largely by the Mets' superior pitching discipline and the Braves' 13 strikeouts, a notable offensive liability. Atlanta's error-free defense provided no margin for error, yet the home team's inability to convert scoring chances—managing only a .248 batting average and .314 on-base percentage—proved costly. The Mets' road resilience and pitching depth will be critical factors as they continue their division push against a Braves team that needs to improve run conversion in upcoming matchups.