Mets' Nine-Game Streak Ends; Royals and White Sox Show Contrasting Fortunes

The Mets fall to the Reds, while the Royals extend their winning streak and the White Sox continue their historically bad season.

The Mets' nine-game winning streak ended with a 3-1 loss to the Reds due to Santiago Espinal's two-run double in the ninth inning.
Luis Severino delivered a strong start for the Mets, allowing one run over 6.2 innings, but the offense struggled against Reds pitching.
The Royals swept the Twins with a 2-0 victory, extending their winning streak to four games and solidifying their AL Wild Card position.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings for the Royals, earning his 100th career win and helping the team maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Twins.
The White Sox avoided a series sweep with a 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox, but their record remains one of the worst in MLB history.