The Mets left Atlanta with the kind of win that can make a road trip feel different. Luis Torrens delivered a two run double in the 10th inning, helping New York beat the Braves 7 to 6 and split a four game series.

AP News reported that the late hit gave the Mets the separation they needed after a tense divisional matchup. Games between the Mets and Braves rarely feel ordinary because the history, standings pressure and fan emotion are always close to the surface.

Extra inning baseball creates a particular kind of stress. Managers chase matchups. Bullpens thin out. Every defensive decision feels bigger. In that environment, Torrens delivered the swing New York needed. It was not only about power. It was about timing.

Atlanta had chances, and that is what will make the loss sting. The Braves have enough talent to turn almost any game back in their favor, but the Mets found the final answer. A split on the road may not sound dramatic, yet in a long division race it can matter.

For New York, the win keeps confidence alive. Teams often measure themselves against rivals more sharply than against the rest of the league. Taking two of four in Atlanta does not decide a season. It does suggest resilience. The Mets needed a late moment, and Torrens provided it.