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The New York Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4–2 on May 27 at Citi Field, with the home team's pitching staff striking out 8 batters while allowing just 8 hits and 1 earned run to secure the low-scoring victory. Despite posting a modest .642 OPS and mustering only 7 hits, the Mets capitalized on their opportunities, driving in 4 runs with 2 home runs to overcome Cincinnati's more balanced offensive approach. The Reds collected 8 hits and drew 9 walks but managed only 2 runs and no home runs, striking out 8 times in the process. New York's pitching dominated the contest, with a 3.91 ERA and 8 strikeouts against 9 walks, while Cincinnati's bullpen surrendered 3 earned runs across 4.65 ERA pitching. The Mets' defensive miscue (1 error) proved inconsequential as their power stroke and pitching efficiency prevailed in a matchup well below the Vegas total line of 2. This win marks a solid divisional performance for New York as they continue building momentum in the NL East.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| NYM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Elly De La CruzTyler StephensonJuan SotoEric WagamanJared YoungBrett Baty
