Michael Harris leads off for Braves in Mets finale

Sunday’s Mets finale featured the Braves setting their lineup with Michael Harris II leading off, swapping spots with Mauricio Dubón for the closing game. Atlanta’s top bats—Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson—bring extensive history against Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta, with Albies facing him 14 times and hitting just .071 with a .378 OPS, while Riley is 11-for-14 with a 1.396 OPS. Dominic Smith has also hit Peralta well, batting .400 with an .800 OPS, and Eli White has two plate appearances, reaching .500 with a 2.500 OPS in two appearances. The Braves count on Bryce Elder to slow New York’s offense, while warning signs remain around Soto, who has hit .429 against Elder in two meetings with a 1.413 OPS.

Fans can tune in at 1:40 PM EDT to see Elder face Peralta as the Braves aim to seal the series at home. Analysts note both teams bring depth and the outcome could hinge on bullpen management and timely hitting down the stretch. The Braves will look to replicate earlier success by getting early runs from their middle-of-order, while the Mets hope to leverage late-inning at-bats to erase deficits. The result will shape the division standings as the teams head back on the road.