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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Mets 7–2 on May 26 at Citi Field, with the visiting offense overwhelming a struggling home lineup. Cincinnati's pitching staff limited the Mets to just 5 hits while striking out 10 batters, though the Reds' own ERA of 4.67 reflected vulnerability in the late innings. The Mets managed only a .641 OPS with 10 strikeouts across the order, producing just 2 runs on 5 hits and 1 home run—a stark offensive collapse that extended their recent struggles. Meanwhile, the Reds' 15 hits and 7 RBIs demonstrated balanced run production despite posting a .230 batting average, suggesting timely hitting that capitalized on Mets mistakes, including one error at Citi Field. The disparity in offensive efficiency—Cincinnati's .708 OPS versus New York's .641—proved decisive in what amounted to a dominant road performance. The Mets' pitching staff issued 5 walks while allowing 7 earned runs, signaling control issues that compounded the offensive drought. This loss drops the Mets further behind in the division race as Cincinnati's pitching depth continues to provide a foundation for road success.