Disappointing Start for the Reds
The Cincinnati Reds fell short in a nail-biting 5-4 loss against the New York Mets at home. The first inning was a tough one for us as the Mets took advantage early on. Francisco Lindor's walk followed by Juan Soto's single set the tone, and despite a determined strikeout from pitcher Abbott, the Mets capitalized on their chances. An infield single by Mark Vientos drove in the first run. Brandon Nimmo's sacrifice fly and Starling Marte's right-field single pushed the Mets to a 3-0 lead. In response, our boys couldn't get the ball rolling at the bottom of the inning, with TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte grounding out, and Elly De La Cruz pushing a single before getting caught in a fielder's choice.Fighting Back in the Game
Entering the third inning behind by four, Matt McLain and TJ Friedl stepped up with a single and a double. Noelvi Marte's sacrifice fly finally got us on the board. Although the Mets added another run courtesy of Soto's double, our Reds rallied back at the bottom of the 4th inning. With Austin Hays and Spencer Steer on base, Tyler Stephenson delivered a crucial double, bringing our boys back into the fight at 5-3. Ke'Bryan Hayes then hit a sacrifice fly, squeezing us closer to the lead.A Last Inning Push
After the 4th, a steadfast defensive effort kept both teams scoreless. Although Stephenson and Benson missed a chance in the 8th, the bottom of the 9th gave Reds fans hope for a thrilling upset. With one out, Ke'Bryan Hayes singled, launching a promising rally. Matt McLain and Friedl followed with walks, loading the bases. Sadly, Noelvi Marte, Elly De La Cruz, and Gavin Lux couldn't convert those chances into runs, and we ended the game just shy of a comeback victory. As a Reds fan, it's tough to swallow today's loss, but I applaud the tenacity the team showed. We'll be back stronger next time!
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Scoreboard for Mets @ Reds (September 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |