New York Mets Lose to Braves 5-3

The New York Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on July 3, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

What happened?

The Mets are now 36-52, standing 14th in the National League, on a L2 streak.

The game will also be available to stream for out-of-market fans on MLB.TV, with blackout restrictions applying to some regular-season games.

Why it matters for New York Mets

The loss affects their standing in the league, and they face the Braves again on July 4.

The Mets' next game is slated for Saturday, July 4, where they’ll once again take on the Atlanta Braves.

What comes next?

New York’s next game is on July 4, and fans can catch it on WPIX or stream it on DIRECTV with a free trial.

The Braves schedule shows their next game is also on July 4 against the Mets.

And the Mets schedule is updated with the loss and the upcoming game.

But the Mets still have a chance to turn their season around with upcoming games.

So fans can sign up for DIRECTV and get a free trial to watch the games.

The Mets' record now stands at 36-52, with a L2 streak, after the loss on July 3.