Cincinnati overwhelmed New York 7-2 at Citi Field, collecting 15 hits in a performance that was never in doubt after the first inning. The Reds scored early and often, building a commanding lead that rendered the Mets' late rally meaningless.
Chase Burns earned his seventh win of the season, allowing 2 runs over 5.1 innings with 8 strikeouts. The right-hander scattered 4 hits and walked 2, carrying a 1.96 ERA. Burns improved to 7-1 on the year, controlling the strike zone throughout his outing.
The Reds struck immediately in the first inning when Suárez doubled to center, bringing home Steer and Stewart for a 2-0 lead. Cincinnati extended the advantage in the fourth as Stephenson singled to right to score Myers, then De La Cruz doubled to right to plate McLain and Stephenson, pushing the lead to 5-0. The Reds added another run in the sixth when Stephenson doubled to left and Bleday scored on an error, with Stephenson reaching third on a throwing error by shortstop Bichette.
David Peterson absorbed the loss for New York, allowing 6 runs over 5 innings on 11 hits. Peterson walked 3 and struck out 4, falling to 3-5 with a 5.57 ERA. The Mets managed just 5 hits against Cincinnati pitching, with Juan Soto providing their only offensive highlight with a two-run homer in the sixth that scored Bichette.
Cincinnati extended its winning streak to two games and improved to 28-25. New York dropped its fourth straight game, falling to 22-32.