The New York Mets secured their ninth consecutive victory on Saturday with a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. This win propelled them into sole possession of the third National League wild-card spot, following the Atlanta Braves’ loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Mets struggled to get hits early in the game, with their first hit coming in the fifth inning against Reds’ pitcher Jakob Junis. However, the offense came alive in the sixth inning, with Harrison Bader hitting a solo home run followed by RBI hits from Pete Alonso and J.D. Martinez.
Left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana had a stellar outing, tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings while the Mets’ bullpen closed out the game with precision. The team’s record now stands at 78-64 for the season, with an undefeated September streak.
Unfortunately, the Mets received some bad news as second baseman Jeff McNeil suffered a fractured wrist and is likely out for the remainder of the season. Despite this setback, the Mets are focused on maintaining their momentum and securing a spot in the playoffs.
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