The New York Mets play the middle game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to build momentum after last night’s 5–4 win.
Rookie right-hander Jonah Tong makes his second MLB start for New York. He impressed in his debut, limiting the Miami Marlins to one earned run over five innings with six strikeouts.
His emergence comes at a time when Mets veterans are faltering. The team recently optioned 32-year-old ace Kodai Senga — a stunning move given that Senga carried a 1.39 ERA in mid-July and was in the early Cy Young conversation.
In the standings, the Mets remain six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Their upcoming four-game showdown with Philadelphia, starting Monday, could decide their divisional fate.
For now, every win matters in the Wild Card race. The Mets are tied with the slumping San Diego Padres, who have lost five straight, while the surging San Francisco Giants — winners of five in a row — sit just four games back. The Arizona Diamondbacks are also climbing, only 5.5 games behind after winning seven of their last 10.
The Reds hand the ball tonight to veteran Brady Singer, who is coming off a dominant August. In six starts last month, he posted a 2.41 ERA, including four outings of six or more innings with one run or fewer allowed — one of them against the high-powered Phillies lineup.
Predictions
This one has all the makings of a low-scoring duel. With Singer in form and Tong still adjusting to big-league hitters, Cincinnati holds the slight edge.
Prediction: Reds 3, Mets 2
Starting Lineups
New York Mets
1. Francisco Lindor – SS
2. Juan Soto – RF
3. Brandon Nimmo – LF
4. Pete Alonso – 1B
5. Jeff McNeil – CF
6. Mark Vientos – DH
7. Bret Baty – 3B
8. Luis Torrens – C
9. Cedric Mullins – CF
Starting Pitcher: Jonah Tong (RHP) — 1–0, 1.80 ERA
Cincinnati Reds
1. TJ Friedl – CF
2. Noelvi Marte – RF
3. Elly De La Cruz – SS
4. Austin Hays – LF
5. Gavin Lux – DH
6. Spencer Steer – 1B
7. Sal Stewart – 3B
8. Jose Trevino – C
9. Matt McLain – 2B
Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer (RHP) — 12–9, 4.08 ERA
How to Watch Mets vs. Reds
Tonight’s game between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds begins at 6:40 PM Eastern at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
The game airs live on SNY and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on MLB.TV.
New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
First Pitch: 6:40 PM Eastern
Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
TV: SNY, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
Streaming: MLB.TV
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