Sal Stewart's 3-run homer in 4-run first inning spoils Kodai Senga's return as Reds beat Mets 5-3

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night, with Sal Stewart hitting a three-run homer and Spencer Steer adding a solo shot during a four-run first inning. Mets pitcher Kodai Senga, returning from the injured list for his first start since April 26, allowed four earned runs over four innings with four walks and five strikeouts. Mark Vientos hit a two-run pinch-hit homer in the sixth inning for New York, his first career pinch-hit home run.