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On Tuesday, the Mets fell into an immediate hole when Kodai Senga struggled through the first inning, walking the first two hitters before Sal Stewart launched a three-run homer. Spencer Steer added another homer later in the frame, putting New York down 4–0 before its offense had time to settle in.
The Mets kept chipping away. Bo Bichette’s RBI single in the third and Mark Vientos’ two-run homer in the sixth cut the deficit to 5-3. However, they missed chances with runners on in the fourth and eighth, and Cincinnati’s bullpen kept the late rally from turning into anything bigger. The Mets ended up dropping the game, 5-3.
New York will look to avoid a series sweep today in the finale. Nolan McLean (3-4, 4.01 ERA) will face off against Nick Lodolo (2-1, 5.21 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET on SNY.
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As a corresponding move for calling up Senga, the Mets optioned Jonathan Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, the team designated Vidal Bruján for assignment and added Zack Short to the active roster.
After Tuesday’s game, Carlos Mendoza said (via MLB.com‘s Anthony DiComo) that Kodai Senga will likely remain in the Mets’ rotation.
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Michael Harris II was removed from Tuesday’s game due to lower back tightness, the Braves announced on X.
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On This Date in Mets History
2001: Down 7-2, the Mets plate six runs in the eighth, taking a 8-7 lead over the Yankees. Desi Relaford, Benny Agbayani, and Tsuyoshi Shinjo drive in runs, and Mike Piazza launches a go-ahead two-run home run.
2015: Former Mets owner Nelson Doubleday passes away at age 81. Doubleday purchased a stake in the team in 1981 for $21.1 million.
On This Date in 1986 Mets
The Mets open strong, jumping out to a 2-0 first-inning lead behind Mookie Wilson, Kevin Mitchell, and Gary Carter. After that, New York’s offense stalls, and Bruce Berenyi’s wildness lets Montreal work its way back into the game. The Mets have some late chances to come back, but key outs on the bases and a game-ending double play lead to a frustrating 4-2 loss.
Born on This Date: Brian Ostrosser (1949).
