CINCINNATI (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a home run and ended an 0-for-24 skid as the New York Mets beat the Reds 3-1.
Sean Manaea had another strong outing for the Mets. He lowered his earned-run average to 0.82 after allowing one run and three hits in five innings. He walked two and struck out six.
Lindor was 1 for 31 this season coming into the game. It was the third-longest hitless streak of his career.
Lindor’s first home run of the season came off Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott in the fourth.
The victory gave the Mets their first series win of the season.
Guardians/Twins rained out
The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins had their game postponed by rain and rescheduled as a split doubleheader on Aug. 9.
The Guardians were preparing to arrive at Progressive Field well ahead of time on Monday.
Their 2024 debut at home, starting a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, would normally be a momentous day. But it’s a really big deal this year because of the total solar eclipse for which Cleveland will be a prime viewing area.