The Cincinnati Reds lost in the finale but became just the fourth team to beat the New York Mets in a series at Citi Field this year.

Juan Soto dashed home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, beating a throw to the plate on Luis Torrens’ sharp grounder to second base, and the New York Mets avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Juan Soto scored the go-ahead run after Edwin Diaz gave up the tying run in the eighth inning in the Mets' 3-2 win over the Reds on Sunday.

The New York Mets currently find themselves 1.5 games back in the NL East, with a struggling bullpen that has cost them games late. The latest came on Friday night, when reliever Alex Carillo replaced starter Sean Manaea after four innings and proceeded to surrender a 2-1 lead,

Juan Soto bolted without hesitation, using his legs more so than his bat to help a Mets team in dire need of a run in Sunday’s eighth inning.

The Cincinnati Reds are five games over .500 for the first time in almost two years, but manager Terry Francona knows it's too early to put much stock in their record.

Its Monday, July 21 and the Angels (49-50) are in Queens to take on the Mets (56-44). Tyler Anderson is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Kodai Senga for New York. Los Angeles won two out of three against Philadelphia to start the second half of the season off with a series victory whereas the Mets lost two of three to the Reds,

The game dampened a festive afternoon at Citi Field where the Mets retired David Wright 's No. 5 jersey. Before the ceremony and action, Wright opened up on his honor and "special" relationship with the fans.