Cincinnati at New York

The New York Mets will host the Cincinnati Reds to open the second half. The Mets had a horrific 17-game stretch, going 3-14. This club has sizzled otherwise as they are 52-28 outside that bad 17-game slide. The Mets have been 7-4 coming out of the slide. The Reds have had inconsistent pitching all season, and over their last 13 games, they have allowed just under five runs per game. The Mets, over their previous 11 games, have been averaging five runs per game. Sean Manaea will make his second start after a masterful first start. Manaea allowed just one run over 3.1 innings and had seven strikeouts. His pitch count should be up to allow him a shot at working five innings here. The Mets are 33-14 at home on the season and have a huge edge here. Make the play on the NY Mets on the runline.