The Atlanta Braves pulled off an extra-innings win against the rival New York Mets on Tuesday, but it's going to take a whole lot more to turn the season around. The Braves have a losing record and sit in third place in the National League East as injury setbacks and struggles at the plate have plagued their season.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter may have saved the day in the series opener against the New York Mets on Tuesday.

Hyperbolic as that question may sound, Marcell Ozuna's game-tying hit in the series opening thriller against the Mets may have done exactly that. It has been said over and over again how challenging the 2025 season has been for the Atlanta Braves,