Braves, Mets open series on June 12 via Apple TV+

The Atlanta Braves, owners of the best record in Major League Baseball, begin a three-game series against the New York Mets in Queens on Friday, June 12. The series opener is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball.

The Braves (45-23) enter the series holding a commanding lead in the National League East, despite dropping the first two games of their recent series against the Chicago White Sox. The finale of that series on Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for August 20. The Braves have lost consecutive games only four times this season.

The Mets (30-38) are in fifth place in the division but have played better recently, posting an 8-5 record over their last 13 games. Friday's game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.

The pitching matchup for the opener features Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (4-1, 4.00 ERA) against Mets right-hander Nolan McLean (3-4, 3.98 ERA). The Mets are listed as narrow favorites for the contest.

Key performers for Atlanta include Ozzie Albies, who is hitting .280 with 13 doubles and 10 home runs, and Michael Harris II, who is 13-for-39...