The Reds were leading by one run in the eighth inning with Noelvi Marte on first base and Elly De La Cruz up to bat. The next batter, catcher Tyler Stephenson, asked manager Terry Francona if he wanted him to bunt if De La Cruz reached base.

The New York Mets face the Washington Nationals in a regular season MLB game on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 (9/21/25) at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

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The New York Mets have shown a strong willingness to spend money in free agency under the ownership of Steve Cohen. With the season not quite going according to plan, and New York barely clinging to the last Wild Card spot in the NL, expect the Mets to be aggressive again once the season concludes.

The New York Mets have had a breath of fresh air added to their roster with the addition of several star pitching prospects. First, it was Nolan McLean. He had