Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets - June 25, 2025

As a die-hard Mets fan, there’s nothing quite like game day. I’ve donned my lucky jersey and I can feel the energy buzzing in the air as our boys gear up to battle the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field this Wednesday night. We’re looking for a bounce-back after suffering through three consecutive losses, and there’s no better time than now to turn it around against our division rivals.

On the mound, we’ll be sending out Clay Holmes, who has been solid for us this season with a record of 7-4 and an impressive ERA hovering just above 3.2. He’s been racking up strikeouts left and right; he’s got that firepower we need to stifle Atlanta’s lineup. Now let’s not underestimate our opponents; they’re bringing Didier Fuentes to the hill, who is yet to notch a win this season (0-1) with a rather inflated ERA of 7.2. If there’s ever been an opportunity for our bats to wake up from their slumber, it’s tonight.

Statistically speaking, the Mets have put up about 4.4 runs per game with a batting average that has them hovering around .240—a bit low by our standards but serviceable enough if you ask me. Our hitting hasn’t exactly been lighting up the scoreboards lately, but history shows that when it comes down to crunch time at home, these boys know how to perform under pressure. Plus, with over 72% on-base percentage slugging from those who come up to bat? It gives me hope that we can capitalize on any mistakes Fuentes might make.

The Braves are coming off a recent victory against us where they managed to pull off a score of 7-4 – definitely not what we wanted! But they’ve shown inconsistencies themselves; despite being 6-2 in their last eight games, they’ve gone UNDER in six of their last seven outings. With both teams struggling offensively in recent games and each having similar batting averages (.239 for Atlanta), I can’t help but think runs could be hard-earned tonight.

What do I predict? The Mets will show their resilience and take charge on home turf with Clay on the mound. We’re due for some luck and momentum as we aim for a much-needed win against our rival team. I’m feeling confident—Mets beat Braves tonight! And given how both offenses have performed recently along with Clay’s ability to keep runs down, I’m leaning towards an UNDER bet for total runs scored in this matchup.

So grab your snacks and your drinks—it’s going to be one thrilling evening at Citi Field! Let’s go Mets! 🏟️🎉