Reds Start Strong But Fall Short Against Mets
Hey Reds fans,
it was quite a rollercoaster of a game against the Mets! We kicked things off on the right note in the top of the first inning. After TJ Friedl reached first due to a throwing error, Matt McLain's single placed him on third. Then, Elly De La Cruz stepped up and drove Friedl home with a clean single to center field. 
We were off to a 1-0 start!Steady Defense in the Early Innings
Our defense held its ground through the early innings with Andrew Abbott making quick work of the Mets' lineup. No hits came from New York in the first, and we closed the second with a solid outing, leaving the Mets scoreless. It was particularly satisfying to see Abbott strike out Brett Baty swinging in the second.
Tough Breaks and a Nail-Biting Finish
In the third inning, the Mets managed to level the score after Tyrone Taylor's infield single and Brandon Nimmo's RBI single. Despite a fighting spirit throughout the game and a relentless lineup shuffle, the Mets seized the lead in the fifth and again in the eighth inning after Soto scored via a fielder's choice ground-out. Even after we managed to tie it back up 2-2 when Spencer Steer got hit by a pitch with bases loaded in the eighth, it just wasn’t enough in the end.
Final Thoughts
It was a tough loss today with a final score of 3-2 in favor of the Mets. Although we couldn't close it out, the Reds showed great potential and determination especially with Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz working well together to get us on the board. We'll regroup and come back stronger. Let's keep that Reds spirit high for the next game!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Mets (July 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |