Mets defeat Reds 9-1 to avoid series sweep in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The New York Mets secured a 9-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, avoiding a series sweep. Bo Bichette led the offensive effort with three hits, while rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine batters over seven innings. The Mets scored seven runs against Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo, who struggled through 4 2/3 innings. JJ Bleday's sacrifice fly provided the only run for the Reds. Following this win, the Mets next face the Philadelphia Phillies, with Sean Manaea on the mound.
- •Mets had 15 hits, their second-highest total of the season.
- •Bichette has hits in six consecutive games.
- •McLean improves his record to 4-4 after the win.
- •Lodolo allows seven runs in his outing.
- •Mets will play against the Phillies next.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bichette has 3 hits, McLean strikes out 9 as Mets beat Reds 9-1 to avoid series sweep
"Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Francisco Alvarez and Juan Soto also had three hits apiece. New York had 15 hits, which is tied for its second-highest output of the season.
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