Baseball can be a cruel sport. The Reds looked to be on their way to a win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night, with Brandon Finnegan cruising and a three-run lead in hand. But a rough seventh inning turned the tide, as Finnegan allowed a three-run home run to Yoenis Cespedes to tie it and the Mets would take the lead later in the inning.
Here are some takeaways from the game:
Reds take rare early lead
For much of the season, the Reds have been playing from behind, but they were able to get to Bartolo Colon early on Tuesday.