The Mets recalled Denyi Reyes from Syracuse Wednesday afternoon to make a spot start and provide extra rest for Kodai Senga, and got all they could hope for and more. Reyes provided a solid 5.1 innings, departing with his team ahead 3-1 and in line for his first career MLB victory. Of course, “departing” entailed turning the game over to the Mets’ beleaguered bullpen, leaving the outcome far from certain.
For the third straight game in the series, the Mets bullpen was unable to back up a solid Mets starter. New York’s 3-1 lead was built up thanks to a second inning that featured back-to-back home runs from Daniel Vogelbach and DJ Stewart, followed by a Brandon Nimmo double that plated Mark Vientos.