The Cincinnati Reds visit the New York Mets on Tuesday night in New York as both clubs look to gain ground in their respective divisions. Cincinnati enters at 28-25 and sits fourth in the NL Central, while New York is 22-32 and in last place in the NL East. The Reds will try to extend a three-game road winning streak, while the Mets aim to improve their home record and build momentum after a difficult stretch.
The game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT. Cincinnati is expected to start Chase Burns, who is listed at 0-0, while the Mets have not announced a probable starter. The Reds are listed as slight favorites at -120, with the Mets at +101. The over/under for the game is set at 7 1/2 runs, indicating an expectation of a relatively low-scoring matchup.
New York has struggled overall this season but has shown an ability to capitalize when its offense breaks through. The Mets are 13-2 in games in which they score at least five runs. At home, they are 11-14. Cincinnati has been more consistent on the road, posting a 14-13 record away from home. Offensively, the Reds have the eighth-best team slugging percentage in Major League Baseball at .393, a sign that they can generate extra-base damage when their lineup is clicking.
This is the second meeting between the teams this season.
Several players have been key contributors for both clubs. For the Mets, Juan Soto has posted four doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 21 RBIs. Bo Bichette has also been productive recently, going 12 for 42 with a double, three home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. For Cincinnati, Elly De La Cruz leads the team with a .282 batting average and has added 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs, 21 walks and 35 RBIs. Spencer Steer has been another strong recent performer, batting 13 for 38 with seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Recent form suggests the Reds have had the better stretch. Over their last 10 games, Cincinnati is 6-4 with a .254 batting average and a 4.85 ERA, outscoring opponents by 11 runs. The Mets are 4-6 over the same span, hitting .236 with a 4.44 ERA and being outscored by six runs.
Both teams are also dealing with significant injury concerns. New York’s list includes A.J. Minter, Clay Holmes, Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor, Kodai Senga and several others on injured reserve or day-to-day status. Cincinnati is without Ke’Bryan Hayes, Jose Trevino, Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, Emilio Pagan and Hunter Greene, among others.
The matchup brings together two teams trying to stabilize their seasons, with Cincinnati aiming to keep its road success rolling and New York hoping to find enough offense to protect home field.
