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Lodolo Shines as Reds Halt Mets' Slide
26 May
Summary
- Nick Lodolo earned his first win since returning from injury.
- JJ Bleday and Tyler Stephenson hit home runs against Nolan McLean.
- The Mets have now lost four consecutive games.
Nick Lodolo earned his first victory since returning from a blister issue, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 win over the New York Mets. The victory extended the Mets' losing streak to four games.
JJ Bleday and Tyler Stephenson hit home runs against Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, who struggled throughout his outing. Spencer Steer added three RBIs for the Reds. The Mets are currently dealing with multiple injuries to key players, including Juan Soto who missed the game due to illness, and Tyrone Taylor who left with a hip injury.
The Mets' offensive struggles are evident during their losing streak, having scored only four runs and striking out 41 times. This recent skid has dropped them significantly below .500. The Reds, despite a strong start to the season, have seen a dip in their performance in recent weeks.
