Mets Rally in Eighth to Avoid Sweep by Reds

The New York Mets secured a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the final game of their series at Citi Field, avoiding a series sweep despite a blown save by Edwin Diaz. Diaz entered the eighth inning with a lead but allowed the Reds to tie the game after loading the bases and hitting a batter, though he struck out the final batter to end the rally. The Mets regained the lead in the bottom of the eighth when Juan Soto walked, advanced to third on Jeff McNeil's double, and then scored on Luis Torrens' grounder, which beat the throw home. David Peterson pitched six strong innings for the Mets, allowing just one unearned run, while Reds starter Andrew Abbott also delivered a quality start, conceding two runs across six innings. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso missed the start due to a hand contusion but entered defensively in the seventh inning. With this win, the Mets improved their record to 56-44 and remain close to the top of the National League East.