CINCINNATI — The most important moment in the most important game of the season this far came in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Mets held a one-run lead over the Cincinnati Reds , who had two on with one out. Ryne Stanek , a right-handed fireballer whose fireballs have been getting hit hard as of late, came in to face the middle of the order.

He struck out the first hitter he faced, but the runners advanced to second and third on a passed ball. Ke’Bryan Hayes then drew a walk to load the bases and bring up No. 9 hitter, Matt McLain.

The second baseman swung on two straight fastballs before swinging at the third pitch, a slider, and missing. Stanek got out of the inning in dramatic fashion, and the Mets went on to win 5-4 on Friday night at American Family Ballpark.

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