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Mets bat out of order in first inning against Reds

A potential first-inning rally ended prematurely for the New York Mets, who batted out of order Wednesday after a discrepancy in lineup cards.

After Wilmer Flores struck out for the second out of the inning, Asdrubal Cabrera reached on a ground-rule double that bounced into the stands in left field.

Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman immediately approached plate umpire Gabe Morales with his lineup card.

After a brief exchange, Morales ruled Jay Bruce, the next batter in the Mets' lineup, out automatically to end the inning.