Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
First Pitch: 1:40 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, MLB.TV, WPIX
After winning the first two games of the series, including a 5–2 victory on Saturday, the Reds are riding a wave of momentum behind elite pitching and timely hitting.
The Mets, meanwhile, are trying to snap a three-game home losing streak, despite boasting one of the best home records in MLB (33–16 at Citi Field). With playoff positioning on the line, expect a tightly contested finale.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | Andrew Abbott (LHP) | 8–1 | 2.07 | 1.08 | 98 |
| Mets | David Peterson (LHP) | 5–6 | 3.88 | 1.31 | 84 |
- Andrew Abbott has been sensational, allowing one earned run or fewer in five of his last six starts. He pitched a clean inning in the All-Star Game and enters Sunday with a 3–0 record over his last six outings.
- David Peterson has quietly turned a corner, giving up just one earned run in each of his last two starts. He’s topped his strikeout prop in two of his last three appearances.
Players to Watch
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: .280 AVG, 18 HR, 64 RBI; ranks top 30 in MLB for both HR and RBI
- TJ Friedl: .270 AVG, 15 doubles, 9 HR, 46 walks; consistent top-of-the-order threat
- Austin Hays: 11-for-33 with 3 HR and 10 RBI over last 10 games
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 24 HR, 57 RBI, .259 AVG; ranks 10th in MLB in home runs
- Pete Alonso: .276 AVG, 77 RBI, 21 HR; ranks 6th in MLB in RBI
- Francisco Lindor: .253 AVG, 19 HR, 18 doubles; hitting .309 at home
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Reds | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .246 (8th NL) | .244 |
| Runs/Game | 4.55 | 4.39 |
| Team ERA | 3.91 | 3.61 (2nd NL) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 4–6 |
| Over/Under Trends | Under in 7 of last 10 | Under in 5 of last 7 |
Both teams have leaned on pitching recently, with the Under hitting in 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matchups.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8
New York Mets – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
