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The Mets' bullpen was gashed for seven runs, including three home runs, as they stumbled into the second half with an 8-4 loss to the Reds on Friday.
Sean Manaea, who entered Sunday's game in relief, struck out seven Royals, including five straight at one point.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers.
Kodai Senga is expected to return from the injured list on Friday to face the Royals, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, with Sean Manaea two days behind him.
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Right-hander Mets’ Kodai Senga was activated off the injured list Friday afternoon for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
As the Mets kick off the second half of their season, they enter a series with the Reds at 7:10 p.m. Friday at Citi Field.
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Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.