The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets finally renew one of baseball’s most heated rivalries Friday night at Citi Field, marking the first meeting between the NL East foes nearly 70 games into the 2026 season.

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The Braves enter their long-awaited first game of the season against the Mets not playing their ball of the season. Having lost both games this week at the Chicago White Sox before Thursday’s postponement, Atlanta will look to avoid its first three-game losing streak since April 4-6 when it travels to the Big Apple Friday night.

Jacob Misiorowski threw six strong innings but allowed a two-run single sixth and the offense also did him no favors in a 3-2 loss to the Braves.

Follow our live updates as the New York Mets open their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night at Citi Field.

Aaron Ashby allowed a walk-off two-run homer to Ozzie Albies to seal a deflating 4-3 loss to the Braves at Truist Park.

The New York Mets scored four runs early and rode the wave to an 8-1victory over the Braves on Sunday to take the series. Here are the highlights.