New York at Cincinnati

New York stayed on top of the NL East by 3.5 games by defeating Cincinnati 7-4 on Monday as Francisco Lindor went 2 for 4 with a homer. The Mets finished with 12 hits, notching their third win in four games. The Reds have lost five of six and are only 13-26 at home this season, languishing in last place of the NL Central. Max Scherzer makes his return to the mound after being on the injured list since mid-May, when he was 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. Nick Lodolo was activated off the 60-day IL after starting three games in April when he allowed nine runs on 18 hits in only 14 2/3 innings. Cincinnati's bullpen has the worst ERA in the majors at 5.65 and it's also last with a 1.52 WHIP. The Mets are 12-5 their past 17 games versus left-handed starters and 34-14 the past 48 meetings with the Reds, who have lost 14 of their past 17 home games. Take the Mets.