Mets Return Home to Face Reds: Can They Overcome Recent Struggles?
The New York Mets are returning home after a tough road trip against NL East rivals, where they struggled and slipped to a 22-31 record. They will face the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series at Citi Field starting at 4:05 p.m. on Monday. Juan Soto was absent from the lineup due to illness, adding to the Mets' challenges.
Despite their struggles, the Mets have performed better at home with an 11-13 record compared to their 11-18 record on the road. However, they have struggled against teams with winning records like the Reds, against whom they are 10-21. Nolan McLean will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Nationals in his last start.
Nick Lodolo, the Reds' left-hander, has had a slow start to the season due to early-season blister issues, limiting him to just three starts. He has a 0-1 record with a 7.20 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 15 innings pitched. In his most recent start against the Phillies, Lodolo gave up three earned runs in 5⅔ innings.
As the Mets aim to turn things around and improve their performance, they will need to overcome their recent struggles and find success against the Reds in this upcoming series at home.