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Reds Have Golden Opportunity to Make Noise During Road Visit vs. Mets
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- Reds shift focus to a three-game road series against the Mets, aiming to gain ground after a weather-shortened start.
- Nick Lodolo, Chase Burns, and Andrew Abbott are slated to start in consecutive games for Cincinnati.
- Mets pitcher Nolan McLean opens the series for New York, bringing a 3.57 ERA with 90 strikeouts this season.
- Mets’ offense has struggled, with multiple players batting under .220 this season, signaling potential Reds pitching opportunities.
- Mets addition Bo Bichette has disappointed, batting .216 on the season and failing to meet fan expectations.
- A.J. Ewing stands out for the Mets with a .275 average, representing the club’s brighter offensive note entering the series.
- First pitch for Monday’s game is set for 4:10 pm ET, with the series opener in New York.
- Losing this series could stain May for the Reds as they face the Braves next, making the Mets series crucial to momentum.
- AP News report ties the Mets-Reds clash to broader context, noting both teams’ current standings and injuries shaping the 3-game set.
- Reds carry a 27-25 record and 13-13 on the road, with Elly De La Cruz among standout contributors for Cincinnati.
- Mets’ injuries are listed with numerous players on the 10- to 60-day IL, underscoring depth challenges for the host club.
- The series opener marks the first meeting of the season between the Reds and Mets, setting the stage for a divisional tune-up.
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