Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing streak to six games.

Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings and Matt Olson hit a three-run double to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting New York Mets 7-1 on Thursday and complete a three-game series sweep.

The New York Mets dropped their sixth straight game Thursday, losing 7–1 to the Atlanta Braves and getting swept in what’s become their worst stretch of the year. Despite grabbing an early lead on an RBI single from Ronny Mauricio,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on June 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Strider will take the mound for Atlanta on Thursday against their division rival Mets, as the Braves look to get back into the National League playoff picture. Take advantage of what is a diminished strikeout line for the flame-thrower in the hopes that his last outing really was the turnaround for Strider.

As the Mets look to snap their five-game losing streak on Thursday against the Braves, here are the lineups for both teams for the finale.