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It's a last vs. first matchup in the NL East this weekend, but there will be plenty of motivation on both sides as the New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves.
The longtime rivals clash for the first time this season, with Nolan McLean and Spencer Strider getting the ball at Citi Field to open the three-game series.
McLean has bounced back with two strong outings on the heels of a pair of rough starts. The right-hander has allowed just five hits and two runs across 11 innings his last two times out against the Padres and Marlins. Wins remain difficult to come by for the Mets, though, as they lag far behind the Braves in the standings.
Most teams are, though, as Atlanta continues to boast the best record in the majors even after dropping a pair of tight games to the up-and-coming White Sox this week. Strider has been consistent so far, if not necessarily as dominant as he has been in the past. The right-hander has allowed exactly three earned runs in five of his seven starts since making his season debut in early May after a late-spring oblique injury.
The good news for Strider is the Braves usually manage to summon plenty of offense, with Matt Olson (.903 OPS, 19 HR, 50 RBIs) leading the way.
Who will pick up the win Friday night? Here's everything you need to know to watch.
What channel is Mets vs. Braves on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Apple TV
Mets vs. Braves will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.
New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.
Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
Mets vs. Braves start time
- Date: Friday, June 12
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
First pitch of Mets vs. Braves on Friday is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Citi Field in Queens, New York.
Apple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026
Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of July. See every upcoming game below.
| June 12 | Diamondbacks at Reds | 7:15 p.m. |
| Braves at Mets | 7:15 p.m. | |
| June 19 | Cardinals at Royals | 8:15 p.m. |
| Twins at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| June 26 | Cubs at Brewers | 7:45 p.m. |
| Dodgers at Padres | 9:45 p.m. | |
| July 3 | Rays at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Brewers at Diamondbacks | 9:45 p.m. | |
| July 10 | Red Sox at Mets | 7:15 p.m. |
| Braves at Cardinals | 8:15 p.m. | |
| July 17 | White Sox at Blue Jays | 7:15 p.m. |
| July 24 | Yankees at Phillies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Blue Jays at Red Sox | 7:15 p.m. | |
| July 31 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. |
| Giants at Padres | 9:45 p.m. |
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