The Cincinnati Reds carved out a tight 3–2 victory over the New York Mets, thanks in large part to Hunter Greene’s season-high-tying 12 strikeouts. Mets rookie Brandon Sproat flirted with a no-hit game into the sixth inning, but the Reds rallied and secured two out of three games in the series.

Toronto’s George Springer and Bo Bichette have been on a tear since the All-Star break, powering the Blue Jays offense. Yet, as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds, pitcher Chris Bassitt’s struggles on the mound loom large for a team in need of consistent defense.