What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 38-53, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

TBD (TBD) vs Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

July 07, 2026

The New York Mets were 38-53, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets eked out a win over the Atlanta Braves 7-6 at Truist Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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pitching struggles

Hard to feel good about the data. Giving up 6.4 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. Also weighing on the score: outscored by 15 this week.

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Mets Game on July 07

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (37-54)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Royals.TV

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets eked out a win over the Atlanta Braves 7-6 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	2	7	11	1
	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	6	13	0

The New York Mets clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Carson Benge went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	52	37	.584		L2
Phillies	50	41	.549	3.0	L2
Marlins	49	42	.538	4.0	W3
Nationals	47	45	.511	6.5	W1
Mets	38	53	.418	15.0	W2

New York Mets are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Juan Soto	19	.301	.984	46
19 Bo Bichette	10	.260	.690	50
3 Carson Benge	11	.258	.721	35

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Luke Weaver	2-1	1.89	0.84	38.0
25 Brooks Raley	3-3	2.23	1.21	32.1
45 Christian Scott	2-1	3.49	1.35	49.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
19 Bo Bichette	6 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
22 Juan Soto	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
28 Tyrone Taylor	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Nolan McLean	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
25 Brooks Raley	2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets pulled off a thrilling 7-6 win against the Atlanta Braves in extra innings, thanks to clutch performances from Juan Soto and Luis Torrens. Soto, who had already flexed his muscles with a three-run homer, showed his veteran savvy by walking three times, guiding the Mets to a much-needed series split after a rocky week that saw them drop five of seven games. The win not only lifted the team's spirits but also showcased a resilient bullpen, which managed to stifle a Braves rally. At 38-53, the Mets clearly need to find consistency if they hope to turn their season around, especially with the pitching staff struggling at 6.3 runs allowed per game this past week. As the calendar flips, every win will be vital in their uphill battle.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets win in extra innings thanks to Soto, Torrens

The Mets proved they still have the capacity to surprise in late innings today as they won 7-6 against the Braves and split the second series of the season against their division rival. Juan Soto walked three times and hit a three-run home run, and Luis Torrens provided the game-winning double in the tenth inning […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets at Braves: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/6/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CFJuan Soto – LFBo Bichette – 3BFrancisco Lindor – DHCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BFrancisco Alvarez – CBrett Baty – 2BRonny Mauricio – SS SP: Freddy Peralta – RHP Braves lineup Michael Harris – CFOzzie Albies – 2BMatt Olson – 1BDrake Baldwin – CMauricio Dubón – LFDominic Smith – […]

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Select Guillo Zuniga

9:10AM: The Mets officially announced Zuniga’s selection, and right-hander Joey Gerber was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. 8:41AM: The Mets will be selecting the contract of right-hander Guillo Zuniga prior to today’s game with the Braves, according to reporter Francys Romero. New York has an open space on its 40-man roster, so the […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Hold Off Braves Rally In 7-6 Extra Innings Win

The Mets (38-53) took down the Braves (52-37) by a score of 7-6 on Monday night at Truist Park, riding a go-ahead three-run shot in the top of the ninth to snap a stretch of frustrating finishes. Both offenses got loud early, but New York’s bullpen did just enough to close it out and hand […] The post Mets Hold Off Braves Rally In 7-6 Extra Innings Win appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Metsmerizedonline

Game Chat: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM

Monday, July 6, 2026 • 7:15 PM Truist Park • Atlanta, GA RHP Freddy Peralta (5-7, 4.81) vs. RHP Reynaldo López (4-1, 3.31) SNY By the smallest of margins, the Mets were able to hold on to a lead on Sunday and now have a chance to leave Atlanta with a series split. The Mets […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

MLB.com

Pushed to the brink, Soto and Torrens help Mets pull off 'really gutsy win'

ATLANTA -- The Mets found themselves in a familiar situation in the ninth inning of Monday night’s series finale against the Braves at Truist Park. New York, which outlasted Atlanta in Sunday’s 10-9 nail-biter, trailed 3-2 and was down to its final out. The potential for another loss during a

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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