**Mets Suffer Third Straight Loss in Record Heat Against Braves**
The New York Mets faced another setback on Tuesday night as they hosted their NL East rivals, the Atlanta Braves. The Mets fell to the Braves 7-4, marking their third consecutive loss, all while enduring record-high temperatures at Citi Field, which reached 97 degrees at first pitch. This game became the hottest on record at the Mets’ home stadium.
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings and striking out Juan Soto before leaving the game. Soto, however, was visibly frustrated after the home plate umpire called a third strike against him in the fifth inning. Strider took the opportunity to clarify his stance as he walked to the dugout, asserting that the fastball he threw on a 3-2 count, which Soto disputed, was “right down the middle.” He reiterated this point three times.
Prior to the strikeout, Soto had drawn two walks in his earlier plate appearances but grounded out in the eighth inning. Strider’s victory improved his season record to 3-5. After leading the National League in wins and receiving Cy Young Award votes in 2023, Strider had a challenging previous season, undergoing surgery for an elbow injury that sidelined him for part of the 2025 campaign. Since returning, he has made eight starts for the Braves.
In a notable offseason move, Soto signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, the largest in professional sports history. This season, he has contributed 17 home runs and 43 RBIs over 79 games.
As the Mets continue to struggle, fans are left wondering how the team will turn things around in the coming games.
**FAQ**
*What was the temperature during the Mets vs. Braves game?*
The temperature at first pitch was a record high of 97 degrees, making it the hottest game on record at Citi Field.
