5 things to watch as Mets and Reds play three-game series in Cincinnati

The starting rotation plan and Michael Conforto's bat are among the things to keep an eye on

7/19/2021, 1:45 PM
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (left) celebrates with right fielder Michael Conforto (30) and center fielder Brandon Nimmo (right) after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (left) celebrates with right fielder Michael Conforto (30) and center fielder Brandon Nimmo (right) after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman (left) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20) and catcher Tomas Nido (3) congratulate right fielder Michael Conforto (30) after Conforto hit a two run game winning home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Mets won 7-6. / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman (left) and first baseman Pete Alonso (20) and catcher Tomas Nido (3) congratulate right fielder Michael Conforto (30) after Conforto hit a two run game winning home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Mets won 7-6. / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 1, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 1, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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