Cincinnati RedsvsNew York Mets
CIN 7/NYM 2
Things to say
Reds beat the Mets 7-2 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Reds rolled into Queens and took it 7-2. Mets bats just never showed up. Citi Field was quiet by the seventh.
02
key player
Cincinnati's lineup did the damage top to bottom — heart of the order kept turning it over and the Mets staff couldn't put anybody away.
03
hot take
Mets are 22-32 and it's not bad luck anymore. That's who they are right now.
04
deep cut
Manager went to the pen too early again and it cost them — middle relief gave up the cushion before the lineup even had a chance to climb back in.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if they can flip it tomorrow before the Reds finish the sweep.
The recap
Reds rolled into Citi Field and just took it to the Mets, 7-2. Cincinnati's bats woke up against New York pitching while the Mets couldn't muster more than a pair, dropping them to a rough 22-32.
Reds keep climbing above .500 at 28-25 and look like the steadier club right now. Mets fans heading home wondering when the offense shows up.