BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds will look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the New York Mets. New York is 55-43 overall and 33-15 at home. Mets hitters have a collective .322 on-base percentage, the sixth-ranked percentage in the NL.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on July 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opener of a three-game series.

Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets.