Victory Over the Mets! Reds Triumph 8-4! 
What a phenomenal game, Reds fans! We saw a remarkable comeback win over the New York Mets, concluding with an 8-4 victory. After a slow start, our team brought the heat and proved once again why we believe in them. Let’s break down this riveting encounter! 
Early Mets Advantage 
The game started out rocky as we watched the Mets lead with a homer from their heavy-hitter, Juan Soto, in the first inning and a single from Jeff McNeil scoring Brandon Nimmo in the second inning, putting the Reds in a 2-0 deficit. 
Our starting lineup struggled initially, with strikeouts from TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, and Elly De La Cruz in the first inning. Not exactly the start we had in mind! Reds' Resurgence 
Things took an electrifying turn in the 4th inning when Austin Hays blasted a homer to right-center, giving us our first run. Hays’ stellar performance didn't stop there as he hit another home run in the 6th! 
We further extended our lead with Matt McLain's pivotal home run in the 5th inning, bringing home TJ Friedl. Then Tyler Stephenson joined the power parade with his own homer, adding two more runs in the 6th inning! The Reds Close the Deal 
As if the fireworks weren't enough, McLain doubled in the 7th inning, and De La Cruz ensured he made it home with a single. Hays added another RBI in the 8th with a walk pushing Friedl across home plate, cementing our 8-2 advantage. Although the Mets tried to claw back with some late 9th-inning drama, our men stayed firm to seal the victory. Big shoutout to Austin Hays for his outstanding contributions and Elián Pagán for bringing it home in the 9th. Reds Country, it was a dazzling performance showing our resilience and skill! Onto the next victory! Go Reds!
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Mets (July 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 |