After securing their initial victory of the season, the Mets (1-5) are poised for a weekend series against the Reds (4-2) before heading to Atlanta for a four-game series starting on Monday. Given their challenging start, the Mets are eager to capitalize on this series, although it won’t be without its challenges.
The Mets are relieved to be hitting the road after a tough homestand. Following a disheartening three-game sweep by the Brewers to kick off the season, they suffered an extra-innings loss to the Tigers before encountering weather-related postponements and a subsequent loss in the first game of a doubleheader. Their victory finally arrived, offering a much-needed morale boost.
This series marks a new chapter for the Reds, who will be missing Joey Votto for the first time in over a decade. The last time they faced the Mets without him was back in 2007. The current Reds, positioned 1.5 games behind the Pirates in the National League Central, boast a competitive start to the season with all teams in the division performing at or above .500.
While it’s early to draw concrete conclusions, their offensive performance has been noteworthy, ranking 10th in baseball for runs scored per game.
Spencer Steer stands out as the Reds’ standout performer at the plate, showcasing an impressive start to the season with notable stats.
The upcoming matchups feature Jose Quintana against Hunter Greene in the first game, followed by Luis Severino versus Nick Martinez, and finally Sean Manaea facing Andrew Abbott. Each pitcher brings their strengths and areas for improvement to the mound, setting the stage for an intriguing series.
