Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Jersey features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. ATLANTA Ronald Acua and his little brother Luisangel are going to wait until a game in which both are in the starting lineup for a friendly wager on the outcome. But Tuesday was significant for the brothers in that it marked the first time both were active MLB players for teams that opposed each other. Ronald Acua was the Braves leadoff hitter, with Luisangel on the bench for the Mets. I am so happy to see him in the major leagues, Ronald Acua told The Post before the . The elder Acua mi sed most of last season rehabbing from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Explore More That included in late September, when Luisangel was the Mets starting shortstop for two games at Truist Park. I have been hoping for this moment and last year he was hurt so we didnt get this opportunity, Luisangel Acua said through an interpreter before the series opener between the two teams. Now that hes finally back and I am here as well, its a dream come true. Ronald Acua celebrates after the Braves 5-4, 10-inning win over the Mets on June 17, 2025. AP The younger Acuas playing time has mostly occurred lately as a defensive replacement as was the case on Tuesday and pinch runner as manager Carlos Mendoza juggles infielders. Luisangel Acua began the night with a .591 OPS and 11 stolen bases. When you play good, and you play good every day, they need to find a spot in the lineup for you, Ronald Acua said. He needs to do his job and play good baseball. Luisangel Acua, playing against the Diamondbacks earlier in the season, came in as a defensive replacement but did not get an at-bat in the Mets lo s to the Braves. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Brett Baty indicated his right groin was showing improvement, after he left Sundays game with tightne s. Baty, who was absent from the starting lineup with Ronny Mauricio at third base and Jeff McNeil at second was set to test the groin during pregame drills. Mark Vientos was in the starting lineup for Triple-A Syracuse as the DH his first minor league rehab appearance since he was placed on the injured list two weeks ago with a strained right hamstring. Mendoza said he wasnt surprised the Braves, who began the day 13 games behind the Mets for first place in the NL East, rearranged their starting rotation for this series. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Chris Sale and Spencer Strider are scheduled to pitch Wednesday and Thursday, respectively for the Braves. Another top pitcher, Spencer Schwellenbach, was the teams scheduled starter for the series opener on Tuesday. These are important games for them and important games for us, Mendoza said. Every game counts so I wasnt surprised at all. Yilber Diaz Jersey