Spencer Strider allowed seven earned runs over three innings at Citi Field. Dustin Satloff / Getty ImagesJune 12, 2026 10:38 pm EDT Updated Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider left with right arm soreness Friday night in New York against the Mets after his fastball dipped in velocity.Strider’s fastball was averaging 93 mph before it suddenly dropped to 86-87 mph during the fourth inning, and he left with a trainer. He threw 68 pitches, in which he gave up seven runs and three home runs, including two from Bo Bichette.Strider missed the 2024 season with right elbow surgery to repair his UCL and had Tommy John surgery in 2019 as a sophomore at Clemson. The 27-year-old’s ERA rose from 4.00 to 5.31 after Friday’s outing.Jun 13, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms