ATLANTA, July 6, 2026 — Devin Williams melted down in the ninth inning. The Mets scored four runs, capped by Juan Soto’s three-run homer, to force extras. Luis Torrens delivered a go-ahead single in the 10th. Final score: Mets 7, Braves 6. The Braves had entered the ninth with a 44-0 record when leading after eight innings this season.
Williams entered with a 2.18 ERA and 21 saves. He had allowed just one earned run in his previous 15 appearances. The Braves led 6-2. The game, and a potential division lead, seemed secure.
The ninth inning unraveled quickly. A single, a walk, a force out. Then Williams left a changeup over the plate. Soto crushed it to left-center. Truist Park fell silent. The game was tied 6-6.
The Mets completed the comeback in the 10th. Torrens singled home the ghost runner. The Mets bullpen retired the Braves in order.
Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it the worst loss of the season for the Braves. He noted the psychological toll: a team accustomed to late-inning security now faces doubt. The Braves had not lost a game they led after eight innings all year.
The loss tightens the NL East race. The Braves’ lead over the Mets shrank to 2.5 games. Williams’ reliability is now a question. His changeup, once unhittable, was crushed in the clutch.
Social media erupted. Clips of Williams slamming his glove in the dugout went viral. Mets fans celebrated the “Miracle in Queens” — a reference to the franchise’s 1969 and 2015 comebacks.
The game will be referenced all season. It could be the turning point for the Mets’ surge or the Braves’ stumble. For now, the Braves face a test: will this loss galvanize them or break them?
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What happened in Devin Williams’ meltdown against the Mets?
- A: Devin Williams blew a 6-2 lead in the ninth inning by allowing a three-run homer to Juan Soto, tying the game 6-6. The Mets completed the comeback in the 10th on a Luis Torrens single.
- Q: How did this loss affect the Braves’ division lead?
- A: The Braves’ lead over the Mets in the NL East shrank to 2.5 games. It was their first loss when leading after eight innings this season (previously 44-0).
- Q: Why is this game called the ‘Miracle in Queens’?
- A: The comeback echoes the Mets’ historic rallies from 1969 and 2015, with fans dubbing the improbable 7-6 victory over the Braves a new chapter in franchise lore.
Extended Reading
For further analysis, refer to Ken Sugiura’s column in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “Braves’ loss Monday may have been worst of season.” MLB.com’s recap highlights Juan Soto and Luis Torrens’ “really gutsy win.” The ESPN recap details the game’s box score and implications for the NL East race.