NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach had a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the New York Mets hurt Cincinnati’s wild card chances with an 8-4 victory over the sloppy Reds.
Cincinnati (78-73) is a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs and Miami for the NL’s final wild card berth.
Third baseman Noelvi Marte, first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand and pitcher Carson Spiers made errors for the Reds.
Cincinnati allowed a pair of unearned runs against the Mets, who avoided a three-game sweep.
José Quintana allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.