Rich Hill takes the mound as Javy Baez makes Mets debut vs. Reds at 7:10 p.m. on SNY

Baez starts at shortstop and bats cleanup

7/31/2021, 10:10 PM
Jul 25, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Rich Hill (14) walks back to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Rich Hill (14) walks back to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets (54-48, first in NL East) are back at it against the Cincinnati Reds (55-49, second in NL Central) on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field on SNY. 

Mets Notes

  • Javier Baez will make his Mets debut, batting cleanup and starting at shortstop.
  • In the month of July, Baez is slashing .324/.355/.535, his best month of the season.
  • Brandon Nimmo is not starting after injuring his right leg diving in Friday's game, but he may be available off the bench.
  • Jeff McNeil is currently on a career-best 16-game hitting streak, batting .390 during that span.

Reds
Mets
Jonathan India, 2B Jonathan Villar, 3B
Jesse Winker, LF Pete Alonso, 1B
Kyle Farmer, SS Jeff McNeil, 2B
Joey Votto, 1B Javier Baez, SS
Aristides Aquino, RF James McCann, C
Eugenio Suarez, 3B Dominic Smith, LF
Tucker Barnhart, C Kevin Pillar, CF
Shogo Akiyama, CF Brandon Drury, RF
Wade Miley, LHP Rich Hill, LHP

Who is starting for the Mets?

Rich Hill, who will be making his second start with the team since being traded from the Rays. Hill allowed three earned runs in five innings against the Blue Jays in his team debut.

Who is starting for the Reds?

Wade Miley, who is 8-4 with a 2.86 ERA this season. His last time out, he allowed three earned runs in 4.1 innings against the Cubs.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets and Reds will finish their series on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. on SNY.

Marcus Stroman will make the start against RHP Vladimir Gutierrez.

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