The New York Mets managed to break their five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. The game, held in Cincinnati, saw Juan Soto hitting a home run and Carson Benge delivering two crucial singles that helped the Mets avoid a three-game sweep.

Eric Wagaman also contributed with a home run in his first start for the Mets, who are currently in last place with a 23-33 record. This win prevented the Mets from falling 12 games under .500, which would have been a season low for the team.

The Mets had been struggling offensively, scoring only six runs during their losing streak and two or fewer in each of their previous six games. However, they managed to turn things around against the Reds, who left 17 runners stranded and finished 3 for 15 with men in scoring position.

Rookie right-hander Jonah Tong earned his third major league win by allowing just an unearned run over 3 2/3 innings in relief of opener Huascar Brazobán. Brooks Raley and Luke Weaver each pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, while Devin Williams secured his eighth save despite loading the bases in the ninth inning.

Cincinnati’s left-hander Andrew Abbott allowed three runs, two of which were earned, over six innings. This loss dropped Abbott to 0-3 in his career against the Mets, despite having a strong performance in his previous five starts.

Juan Soto’s home run in the first inning marked his 12th of the season, continuing his impressive streak with six homers in his last seven games. Eric Wagaman’s solo shot in the second inning was his first hit with the Mets, while Carson Benge’s two-out RBI singles in the fifth and seventh innings proved pivotal.

Looking ahead, the Reds have an off day before facing the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, while the Mets will host the Miami Marlins, hoping to build on this momentum.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.