The 2022 NL batting champ has transformed into a slugger this season. He’s homered three and driven in eight runs through five games of the Mets’ six-game trip, and he’s only played in three of them. His 11th homer of the season gave Holmes some breathing room to work with.

Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night. The Mets strengthened their hold on the final National League wild-card spot with their second straight win after losing 16 of 21 entering the series.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta has a 32-33 record at home and a 58-71 record overall. The Braves are sixth in the NL with 144 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.