First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
Capacity: 41,922
Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass
Broadcast: Bally Sports Ohio, SNY, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — CITI FIELD (QUEENS, NY)
- Temperature: 73°F at first pitch
- Wind: 10–13 mph out to right‑center (boost for LH pull hitters)
- Humidity: 64%
- Chance of Rain: <5%
- Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for left‑handed power; warm air + wind to RC increases carry.
INJURY REPORT
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz — ACTIVE (minor knee bruise, cleared)
- Christian Encarnacion‑Strand — IL (wrist)
- TJ Friedl — QUESTIONABLE (hamstring tightness)
- Nick Lodolo — IL (shoulder fatigue)
- Alexis Díaz — ACTIVE (normal workload)
New York Mets
- Pete Alonso — ACTIVE (rest day Tuesday, expected to start)
- Francisco Lindor — ACTIVE (ankle soreness managed)
- Starling Marte — IL (back)
- Kodai Senga — IL (shoulder)
- Brooks Raley — IL (elbow)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Cincinnati Reds (29–25)
- Last 10 games: 6–4
- Road record: 14–13
- Run differential: +14
- Strength: Speed, athleticism, improving rotation
- Weakness: Inconsistent middle‑order production
The Reds have won 5 of their last 7 and are trending upward behind strong pitching and aggressive baserunning.
New York Mets (22–33)
- Last 10 games: 3–7
- Home record: 11–16
- Run differential: –41
- Strength: Top‑end talent (Lindor, Alonso)
- Weakness: Rotation depth, bullpen volatility, bottom‑third offense
The Mets have dropped 7 of their last 10 and continue to struggle in close games.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
Andrew Abbott — LHP, Reds
- 2026 ERA: 3.62
- WHIP: 1.21
- K/BB: 3.1
- Last 3 starts: 17.1 IP, 6 ER, 18 K
- Pitch mix: 92 mph 4‑seam, curve, change, cutter
Abbott has been excellent recently, commanding the zone and generating soft contact. His changeup has been a weapon vs right‑handed hitters.
Concern: Mets’ RH bats (Alonso, Lindor, Baty) have strong numbers vs LHP.
Roddery Brazoban — RHP, Mets
- 2026 ERA: 4.44
- WHIP: 1.36
- K/BB: 2.4
- Last 3 starts: 14.2 IP, 10 ER, 11 K
- Pitch mix: 95 mph sinker, slider, change
Brazoban has electric stuff but inconsistent command. When he’s ahead in counts, he’s tough; when behind, he gets hit hard.
Concern: Reds are a patient lineup and feast on sinkers left up.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Brazoban
- Elly vs sinkers: .310 AVG, .580 SLG
- Brazoban’s sinker is his most erratic pitch
- Elly’s speed + Citi Field’s big gaps = extra‑base potential
Edge: Reds
2. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Abbott
- Alonso vs LHP in 2026: .298 AVG, .640 SLG
- Abbott’s fastball is not overpowering
- Alonso has 3 HR in his last 6 games
Edge: Mets
3. Spencer Steer (CIN) vs. Mets Bullpen
- Steer has been hot (.345 last 10 games)
- Mets bullpen ERA last 10 games: 5.12
Edge: Reds
4. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Abbott’s Changeup
- Lindor vs LHP changeups: .270 AVG, .510 SLG
- Abbott’s changeup is his best pitch
- This matchup is strength vs strength
Edge: Even
SERIES HISTORY
- 2026 season series: Reds lead 2–1
- Last 20 meetings: Reds 11, Mets 9
- At Citi Field since 2023: Mets 12–10
- Average runs per game: 8.6
This matchup has been tight for several seasons.
BETTING TRENDS
Cincinnati Reds
- 5–2 last 7 games
- 6–1 last 7 vs NL East
- Over is 4–1 in last 5 road games
New York Mets
- 3–7 last 10 games
- 2–6 last 8 home games
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 Brazoban starts
Head‑to‑Head
- Reds are 4–1 in last 5 meetings
- Road team is 5–2 in last 7
- First‑five innings Over is 6–3 in last 9
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8.5
New York Mets – 117
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
