Nolan McLean starts for the Mets, coming off an impressive MLB debut, while lefty Joey Wentz (4-3, 4.72 ERA) takes the mound for the Braves. Atlanta (58-69) has endured a miserable season but has won eight of 10 games entering Friday's contest. The Braves vs. Mets game Friday will air exclusively on Apple TV+.

Tonight’s Mets vs. Braves game is exclusively on Apple TV+, so you’ll need a subscription to watch the game. Apple TV+ offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you’ll be able to watch two weeks of doubleheaders before payment kicks in.

Preview the Aug. 22 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Atlanta Braves have a chance to push closer to a playoff spot with a pivotal weekend series against a division foe

A pair of bitter NL East rivals open a three-game series on Friday, Aug. 22 on Apple TV+ as the Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets.

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Mets and Braves have had a number of climactic late-season series. This… will not be one of them. But it is a chance for the Braves to extend the Mets’ recent misery, something that, should it happen, we will all relish.

The Mets have lost back-to-back games entering this series and are 5-13 in August as they continue to struggle. Atlanta though, is hot! The Braves are 7-1 in the past eight games, including going 2-1 versus the Mets on August 12-14. For the year, Atlanta owns the series edge, 7-3.