Cincinnati scores early and holds on as the Mets lose 5-3 on Tuesday night. Sal Stewart drives in three runs with a three-run homer as the Reds post four runs in the first inning. Spencer Steer adds a solo home run later, giving Cincinnati an early lead it maintains through the middle innings.
New York responds in the sixth when Mark Vientos hits a two-run homer, his first career pinch-hit home run, cutting the deficit. Despite the late surge, the Mets are unable to overcome Cincinnati’s first-inning advantage.
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga returns from the injured list for his first start since April 26. He allows four earned runs in four innings and records five strikeouts, while also issuing four walks. The game ends with the Reds winning 5-3.
