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'It's Our chance.' What the Reds Are Saying About Their Must-Have Series vs. Mets

Francisco Alvarez returns from injury to aid Mets in a crucial playoff series against the Reds, with Mets holding a 75-65 record and aiming to maintain their NL East standing.

  • The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Mets for a three-game series from September 5 to 7 at Great American Ball Park aiming to close a five-game playoff gap.
  • After a recent 3-10 stretch, the Reds entered this series trailing the Mets, who are narrowly holding onto the last spot in the National League playoffs with 22 games left in the season.
  • The Reds have a strong pitching rotation including Andrew Abbott, scheduled to start September 5, and have combined for 18 runs in their last two games against Toronto.
  • Andrew Abbott acknowledged the significance of the matchup, noting the Mets are the team the Reds are trying to catch, while Gavin Lux described the series as clearly very important.
  • The series offers the Reds a crucial chance to reduce the Mets’ lead and claw back into playoff contention amid key player returns and sustained offensive momentum.
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Mets visit the Reds to begin 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Mets to open a three-game series.

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