New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves (2026-08-11). Nolan McLean vs Martín Pérez at Truist Park.

Starters — McLean brings a 3.51 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 130.2 innings, with a strong 10.74 K/9, 3.31 BB/9, and 0.96 HR/9. His last three starts were 5.0 IP, 5 ER, 8 K, 3 BB; 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB; and 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB. The overall trend is listed up, supported by the strikeout rate and two solid outings before the most recent bump. Pérez has a 3.14 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 100.1 innings, with a lower-strikeout 7.0 K/9, 3.59 BB/9, and 0.99 HR/9. His last three were 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 BB; 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB; and 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K, 1 BB. The trend is listed down, though the recent run prevention has still been excellent, with no earned runs allowed in his last 10 innings.

Teams — New York enters with a .696 OPS, 507 runs scored, a 4.11 team ERA, and a 1.31 team WHIP. The Mets are 6-4 over their last 10, and their profile leans more on pitching upside than consistent offensive production. Atlanta has the stronger team offense on paper with a .732 OPS, 581 runs, and a .249 average, while also carrying the better run prevention numbers at a 3.64 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. The Braves are 7-3 in their last 10, giving them the more balanced team form coming into this matchup.