Mets edged Cincinnati 5-4 in the opener as Brandon Nimmo sparked the attack, fouling a pitch off Tyler Stephenson during a third-inning at-bat. The win kept New York in the hunt, while Cincinnati watched its playoff hopes take another hit with 21 games remaining. The night underscored how small moments can swing momentum in a tight race to October.

The Reds’ fading playoff odds loom large after the loss, and the Mets’ offense showed enough bite to keep pressure on their rivals. Fantasy players should note Nimmo’s continued involvement and the Reds’ fragile state as the season winds down, with health and lineup stability likely to influence value down the stretch.