Luis Torrens’ throwing error on a delayed pickoff attempt at first base in the third inning gave the Reds their first run. Holmes allowed an RBI single to Matt McLain to tie it 2-2 before getting Elly De La Cruz to hit into an inning-ending double play.

When Kodai Senga takes the mound at Citi Field, he’s not just pitching for the New York Mets. He’s part of a rising wave of Japanese talent that’s breathing new life into America’s pastime – and drawing millions of new eyes on both sides of the Pacific.

Voit, who primarily played second base this past spring as a junior at Michigan, also pitched as a freshman and sophomore. He did not pitch this past season after an elbow injury.

Wright missed more than four months of the 2015 season, diagnosed with spinal stenosis, before he returned to the lineup in late August, with the Mets holding a healthy lead in the NL East. Collins recalled Wright telling him he didn’t expect to hit in the middle of the lineup when he came back or disturb the way they were performing.

The Mets' bullpen was gashed for seven runs, including three home runs, as they stumbled into the second half with an 8-4 loss to the Reds on Friday.

The New York Mets address key trade deadline needs in this mock blockbuster deal with the Orioles, landing Cedric Mullins and Gregory Soto.

But early on, there was a lot to like for the Mets from Sean Manaea. Similar to his return Sunday against the Royals, he looked like the Manaea of last year. Over four innings, he was mostly dominant, allowing just an Austin Hays opposite-field homer in the fourth.

With a close pennant race, there are several enticing dates for Mets fans in the second half. It also includes some big events, returns and matchups.