Reds Defeat Mets 3-2 Behind Greene, Sproat MLB Debut

The New York Mets suffered a narrow 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, tightening the National League Wild Card race as the Mets' lead over the San Francisco Giants shrank to 3.5 games. Rookie pitcher Brandon Sproat made a promising major league debut, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and striking out seven over six innings, despite allowing three runs and struggling with command at times. However, Reds ace Hunter Greene dominated the Mets lineup, striking out 12 batters and allowing just one hit—a solo home run by Brett Baty—across seven innings, leading Cincinnati to a series win. The Mets' offense faltered badly, managing only three hits and failing to capitalize with runners in scoring position, including a ninth-inning rally that ended on a double play. Despite the loss, the Mets' young rotation, including Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong, has shown encouraging signs as the team battles for a playoff spot. The Mets will next face the Philadelphia Phillies, with rookie Nolan McLean slated to start against Aaron Nola.