Mets Keep Rolling, Blast Reds 5-1
The good vibes just keep coming for the New York Mets. After taking four of five from Atlanta over the weekend, the Mets took care of the Cincinnati Reds 5-1…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Tyler Naquin #25 of the New York Mets hits a two-run triple in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on August 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The good vibes just keep coming for the New York Mets. After taking four of five from Atlanta over the weekend, the Mets took care of the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 at Citi Field behind eight stellar innings by starter Chris Bassitt.
Bassitt gave up only an unearned run during his outing, while striking out eight batters. It marked the second time this year that Bassitt went eight innings, a feat he accomplished on June 14 in a win against Milwaukee.
Once again the Mets backed up their starting pitcher with runs early and often. A two-run blast by Starling Marte gave New York a 2-0 lead. Then the newest members of the Mets, Daniel Voglebach and Tyler Naquin continued their stellar efforts at the dish. Voglebach had two more hits, including a double and a RBI single that helped to lift the Amazin's to a 3-0 lead. Naquin added a two-run triple (his second in as many weeks) to push the Mets a 5-1 lead.
The Mets now stand at 32-games over .500 at 71-39.
