The Cincinnati Reds arrive at Citi Field riding a three-game winning streak and fresh off dominant 7-2 victories in the first two games of this series. Andrew Abbott takes the mound with a 4-2 record and 3.97 ERA, though his 4.13 BB/9 rate suggests control issues that the struggling Mets offense might not be equipped to capitalize on. Abbott's four-pitch mix, led by a 92.6 mph fastball and effective changeup, has been particularly tough on left-handed hitters like Brett Baty. The Reds' offensive catalyst Elly De La Cruz continues his breakout season with 12 home runs and 35 RBI, providing the dynamic speed-power combination that has terrorized opposing pitchers. The visiting lineup has found its rhythm against Mets pitching, scoring 14 runs across the first two games while De La Cruz and the supporting cast have consistently found ways to manufacture runs. For the Mets, this represents another critical juncture in what has become a disappointing 22-33 campaign. The absence of Francisco Lindor (calf strain) and Francisco Alvarez (meniscus tear) continues to hamstring an offense that ranks near the bottom in most statistical categories. Juan Soto's presence provides hope, but his limited action due to illness has prevented any meaningful offensive consistency. Huascar Brazobán gets the starting assignment with his impressive 1.73 ERA, though his transition from reliever to starter role brings inherent uncertainty about his ability to work deep into games. His sinker-changeup combination has been effective in shorter stints, but the Reds have shown they can make adjustments against unfamiliar arms. The Mets' bullpen situation remains precarious with multiple key arms on the injured list, including Clay Holmes and Reed Garrett on the 60-day IL. This depth crisis becomes particularly concerning if Brazobán cannot provide length, as the late-innings burden would fall on an already overworked and undermanned relief corps. The Craig Kimbrel departure further complicated matters, leaving manager Buck Showalter with limited trusted options in high-leverage situations.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R Abbott settles after early contact, Brazoban delivers quality innings

Middle (4-6) 2R Both starters hand clean innings to bullpens

Late (7-9) 3R Mets bullpen depth issues lead to late Cincinnati runs

Matchup Analysis

Mets

Brazoban's 1.73 ERA and effective sinker

Citi Field home environment

Potential for late-inning rally

22-33 record with L5 streak

Missing Francisco Lindor and Alvarez

Depleted bullpen with multiple IL pitchers

Reds

29-25 record with W3 streak

Elly De La Cruz's power and speed

Recent 7-2 dominance in first two games

Abbott's 4.13 BB/9 control issues

Road record of 15-13

Missing Hunter Greene from rotation

Risk Factors

Mets desperation factor with season slipping away

Brazoban's limited MLB starting experience

Key Matchups

Elly De La Cruz vs Huascar Brazobán batter Power vs sinker specialist favors aggressive hitter

Juan Soto vs Andrew Abbott batter Elite plate discipline exploits Abbott's walk rate

Brett Baty vs Andrew Abbott pitcher Abbott's changeup effective against left-handed power

Statistical Edges

First to Score Reds 65%

Strikeouts 12 10-15

Total Runs 8 6-10

Game Preview

Andrew Abbott establishes his rhythm early, working around a leadoff single by Marcus Semien in the first inning before Elly De La Cruz opens the scoring with an RBI double in the bottom half. Huascar Brazobán responds with his effective sinker, getting quick outs through the first two innings while the Mets answer back in the second when Brett Baty drives home Juan Soto with a sacrifice fly. The third inning proves decisive as the Reds break through against Brazobán. Nathaniel Lowe leads off with a double, and Matt McLain follows with a two-run homer to right-center field, putting Cincinnati ahead 3-1. Abbott settles into a groove, using his changeup to retire six straight Mets hitters while picking up three strikeouts in the process. The Reds extend their lead in the fifth when De La Cruz steals second base and scores on a wild pitch, showcasing the aggressive baserunning that has defined their recent success. Brazobán battles through five innings but reaches his pitch limit, forcing the depleted Mets bullpen into action earlier than preferred. The sixth and seventh innings become a chess match between the bullpens, with both teams getting scoreless frames from their middle relievers. However, the eighth inning exposes New York's depth issues when their setup man allows a leadoff walk and an RBI single to P.J. Higgins, pushing the Reds' advantage to 5-2. The Mets mount a final rally in the ninth, loading the bases with one out on consecutive singles and a walk, but Cincinnati's closer induces a double-play grounder from the pinch-hitter to secure the series sweep and extend the visiting team's winning streak to four games.

The 78% confidence reflects Cincinnati's clear momentum with three straight wins and their 7-2 dominance in the first two games of this series, combined with the Mets' five-game losing streak and significant injury concerns. While Brazobán's low ERA is impressive, his limited starting experience against a hot Reds lineup that has already solved Mets pitching creates a favorable matchup for the visitors.

Aruncatori probabili

Cincinnati Reds — Lot

Jucător	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Blake Dunn	RF	.333	1	2	.393	.471
Elly De La Cruz	SS	.279	12	37	.346	.509
JJ Bleday	LF	.276	7	21	.379	.571
Sal Stewart	3B	.256	12	36	.353	.473
Eugenio Suárez	DH	.238	3	13	.322	.371
Matt McLain	PR	.199	5	20	.295	.325
Spencer Steer	2B	.265	7	21	.336	.429
P.J. Higgins	C	.294	0	3	.350	.294
Dane Myers	CF	.250	3	12	.358	.400

New York Mets — Lot

Jucător	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Carson Benge	RF	.247	3	20	.310	.333
Bo Bichette	SS	.225	5	27	.273	.317
Juan Soto	LF	.301	12	24	.392	.594
Mark Vientos	1B	.224	6	23	.261	.376
Marcus Semien	2B	.213	4	19	.264	.307
A.J. Ewing	CF	.250	1	4	.350	.346
Jared Young	DH	.348	0	2	.407	.435
Brett Baty	3B	.230	3	21	.306	.345
Luis Torrens	C	.207	0	11	.266	.287

Jocuri de scor

▼ 1

Juan Soto homers (12) on a fly ball to right field.

0-1

▼ 2

Eric Wagaman homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.

0-2

▲ 3

Nathaniel Lowe singles on a ground ball to center fielder A.J. Ewing, deflected by shortstop Bo Bichette. Elly De La Cruz scores. Eugenio Suárez to 3rd.

1-2

▼ 5

Carson Benge singles on a line drive to center fielder TJ Friedl. Brett Baty scores. Luis Torrens to 3rd.

1-3

▲ 6

Sal Stewart singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Brett Baty. Tyler Stephenson scores. Blake Dunn to 3rd. Elly De La Cruz to 2nd.

2-3

▼ 7

Carson Benge singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Jared Young scores.

2-4

Cincinnati Reds — Bătaie

Jucător	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Blake DunnRF	6	0	3	0	0	1	.333	.864
Elly De La CruzSS	4	1	0	0	0	1	.279	.855
JJ BledayLF	4	0	0	0	1	0	.276	.950
Sal Stewart3B	4	0	1	1	1	1	.256	.826
Eugenio SuárezDH	3	0	0	0	2	1	.238	.693
Matt McLainPR	0	0	0	0	0	0	.199	.620
Spencer Steer2B	5	0	1	0	0	2	.265	.765
P.J. HigginsC	0	0	0	0	1	0	.294	.644
Dane MyersCF	2	0	0	0	0	1	.250	.758
Total	36	2	8	2	9	8

BATTING

2B: Stephenson, T (6, Myers).

TB: Dunn 3; Friedl; Lowe, N; Steer; Stephenson, T 2; Stewart, S.

RBI: Lowe, N (24); Stewart, S (36).

2-out RBI: Lowe, N; Stewart, S.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dunn 3; Suárez, E 4; Steer 2.

Team RISP: 3-for-15.

Team LOB: 17.

FIELDING

E: De La Cruz, E (5, fielding); Higgins, P (4, catcher interference).

a-Lined out for Friedl in the 7th.

1-Ran for Stephenson, T in the 7th.

2-Ran for Lowe, N in the 9th.

New York Mets — Bătaie

Jucător	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Carson BengeRF	4	0	2	2	0	0	0	.247	.643
Bo BichetteSS	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.225	.590
Juan SotoLF	3	1	2	1	0	0	1	.301	.986
Mark Vientos1B	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.224	.637
Marcus Semien2B	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.213	.571
A.J. EwingCF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.250	.696
Jared YoungDH	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	.348	.842
Brett Baty3B	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	.230	.651
Luis TorrensC	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.207	.553
Total	31	4	7	4	2	5	2

BATTING

HR: Soto, J (12, 1st inning off Abbott, A, 0 on, 2 out); Wagaman (1, 2nd inning off Abbott, A, 0 on, 2 out).

TB: Benge 2; Soto, J 5; Torrens; Wagaman 4; Young, J.

RBI: Benge 2 (20); Soto, J (24); Wagaman (1).

2-out RBI: Soto, J; Benge 2; Wagaman.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bichette; Vientos 2.

Team RISP: 2-for-6.

Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING

CS: Soto, J (2, 2nd base by Abbott, A/Stephenson, T).

FIELDING

E: Tong (1, throw).

a-Singled for Wagaman in the 7th.

Cincinnati Reds — Lansare

Lansator	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Andrew Abbott(L, 4-3)	6.0	5	3	2	1	4	2	101-67	3.88
Zach Maxwell	0.2	2	1	1	1	0	0	29-16	27.00
Caleb Ferguson	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	16-11	0.00

New York Mets — Lansare

Lansator	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Huascar Brazobán	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	19-11	1.67
Jonah Tong(W, 1-0)	3.2	3	1	0	4	1	76-44	0.00
Tobias Myers(H, 3)	0.2	2	1	1	0	0	9-5	3.62
Brooks Raley(H, 9)	1.1	1	0	0	1	1	24-12	1.27
Luke Weaver(H, 7)	1.1	1	0	0	0	1	15-11	3.04
Devin Williams(S, 8)	1.0	0	0	0	3	3	34-21	6.00

Informații meci

Arbitri: Home Plate: Edwin Moscoso; First Base: Hunter Wendelstedt; Second Base: Vic Carapazza; Third Base: Emil Jimenez

Stadion: Citi Field, Flushing

Vreme: 81°F, Partly Cloudy

Vânt: 9 mph, Out To RF

Cincinnati Reds — Stiri

Reds Îl Eliberează pe Josh Staumont

Plecarea lui Staumont este o mișcare de adâncime obișnuită pentru Cincinnati, care stă pe 31-29 cu o diferență de ruleuri de -38 și a deja rotit mai mulți jucători de relief în acest sezon.

Cincinnati Reds

Yunior Marté Alege Agenția Liberă După DFA Reds

Plecarea lui Marté elimină adâncimea secundară din bullpen-ul Cincinnati, în timp ce Reds navighează cu un record de 5-4 în ultimele 10 meciuri cu o rotație care depinde deja de Abbott (ERA 4.02), în timp ce Singer (ERA 6.18) și Paddack (ERA 6.90) continuă să se lupte.

Cincinnati Reds

Reds pun opțiune pe Friedl, îl rechemă pe Marté

Friedl pleacă după ce a lovit .181/.252/.258 cu un xwOBA de .252 în 46 de jocuri, eliberând spațiu pentru Marté în câmpul exterior al Cincinnati în timp ce Reds are un record de 31-29 cu o diferență de runde de -38.

TJ Friedl

Cincinnati Reds

Reds desemnează Leibrandt, Richardson; rechemează McCambley, Mey

Cincinnati (30-29, diferență -39 de curse) redimensionează rotația în timp ce Singer (ERA 6,18) și Paddack (ERA 6,90) continuă să se lupte; McCambley și Mey sosesc fără antecedente din 2026, sugerând disperare organizațională într-o rotație cu ERA medie de 5,70 pe cinci aruncători inițiali.

Lyon Richardson

Cincinnati Reds

Reds plasează De La Cruz pe lista rănițiilor cu tulpire de mușchi; Arroyo debutează la SS

Cincinnati pierde motorul său ofensiv principal (.362 xwOBA, 12 HR în 58 G) la jumătatea sezonului, în timp ce Reds stau cu un record de 30-28 și o diferență de puncte de -32. Debutul lui Arroyo umple poziția, dar îi lipsesc datele MLB 2026, iar rotația rămâne slabă cu Singer (ERA 6.18) și Paddack (ERA 6.90) ca brațe de rezervă.

Elly De La Cruz

Edwin Arroyo

Cincinnati Reds

New York Mets — Stiri

Mets joacă 12 meciuri cu inning-uri suplimentare; trei mai multe decât orice alt echipă

NYM (26-34, -14 run diff) este 4-6 în ultimele 10 și 11-19 în deplasare—meciurile cu inning-uri suplimentare expun adâncimea bullpen și comprimă repausul, agravând diferența lor de runde deja slabă. Harrison (1.57 ERA, 15 SO în 14.2 IP) se confruntă cu echipa MIL, în timp ce Gausman (3.13 ERA, K/9 8.61) se opune starterilor Braves Elder (2.50 ERA) și Sale (2.02 ERA) într-o confruntare care favorizează rotația de elită a Atlantei.

Atlanta Braves

New York Mets

Mets îl aleg pe Cionel Perez, îl desemnează pe Anderson Severino

ERA de 5,57 a lui Peterson și recordul de 0-4 în 5 starturi justifică mișcările de adâncime a rotației, deși performanța lui Perez în Triple-A rămâne indisponibilă pentru a evalua impactul imediat. New York stă la 24-33 cu o diferență de curse de -27 și are nevoie de stabilitate în rotație în spatele ERA de 3,54 a lui Peralta.

Anderson Severino

New York Mets

Manaea ia locul lui Peterson în rotația Mets

ERA de 5,57 a lui Peterson și recordul de 0-4 în 5 meciuri justifică schimbul, deși Manaea sosește cu o ERA de 5,56 și fără IP în acest sezon—NYM rămâne la 23-33 (-29 diferență de puncte) căutând stabilitate în rotație în spatele ERA de 3,52 al lui Peralta.

Sean Manaea

New York Mets

Rays Semnează Lupta Externă Austin Slater la o Înțelegere de Ligă Minoră

Slater (.209 AVG, .233 xwOBA în 2026) se alătură celei de-a patru organizații a Tampa Bay în acest sezon după ce a fost eliminat de Mets. Rays (34-17, +38 diferență de puncte) adaugă adâncime unui roster care conduce AL East.

Austin Slater

Tampa Bay Rays

New York Mets

Mets Îl Reintegrează pe A.J. Minter din Lista de Accidentări de 60 de Zile, Îl Selectează pe Eric Wagaman

Minter se întoarce la un bullpen care a permis 234 de runde (4.43 RA/9), în timp ce Mets stau la 22-32 cu o diferență de -26 runde. Reintegrarea lui Jared Young adaugă adâncime unui infield care se luptă la plate, deși nici una dintre aceste mișcări nu abordează ERA de 5.03 al rotației în cinci starturi ale lui Peterson.

Jared Young