The Cincinnati Reds fell six games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card after their 5-4 loss on Friday night. Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Reds’ loss on Friday.

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| Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAndrew Abbott strikes out first baseman Pete Alonso | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAndrew Abbott taken out of game to cheers in the top of the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAndrew Abbott throws strike to Starling Marte | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAndrew Abbott starts the game, pitching to Francisco Lindor | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAustin Hays and Spencer Steer score after a Tyler Stephenson triple | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushAustin Hays getting on base to set up an RBI opportunity | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds family of fans between innings | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushCincinnati Reds fans cheer on the Reds | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushConnor Phillips pitches strike to Francisco Lindor in the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushElly De La Cruz and Francisco Alvarez chat at second base | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushElly De La Cruz prepares to exit the dugout for the on-deck circle | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushFrancisco Lindor seeks safety at first base and then goes on to steal second on a wild throw | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushJuan Soto doubles to right to get an RBI | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushJuan Soto steals third against Reds third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushJuan Soto watching the second out in a double play | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushKe’Bryan Hayes looks at wild pitch for a ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushKe’Bryan Hayes waiting to enter the on-deck circle | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushLeft-fielder Brandon Nimmo pops a ball found behind home plate | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushLeft fielder Miguel Andújar singles to right field | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushLuisangel Acuña strikes out | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushNew York Mets fan watching his team prepare to bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushSecond baseman Matt McLain watching his team at bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushSpencer Steer | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushTerry Francona looking on as his team mounts a comeback | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushTJ Friedl cheering on his teammates | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushTyler Stephenson gets batted in and celebrates with his team | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushTyler Stephenson | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin LushYoung Cincinnati Reds fan | Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets | Sept. 5, 2025 / Photo: Kevin Lush

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