Reds take pause ... then complete rout of Mets
New York — Reds manager Bryan Price put his argument with a pair of umpires on pause for the singing of "God Bless America," then resumed the dispute before Cincinnati beat the New York Mets 10-5 Sunday on Tucker Barnhart's career-high five RBI.
The Reds rallied for three runs in the seventh to make it 5-all. Scooter Gennett was called out on strikes by plate umpire Shane Livensparger to end the inning, slammed down his bat and helmet, and was ejected.
Price came out to argue, contesting the call with Livensparger and crew chief Jerry Layne. As they went at it, New York firefighter Makiah Brown and the Mets' on-field entertainment staff halted their steps before finally walking over to the dirt area near home plate.
The Cincinnati skipper stood in between both umpire in a show of respect, their hats off, during Brown's rendition of "God Bless America." When she finished, Price and the two umps put their caps back on and continued the argument.
The Reds ended a threegame losing streak.
Jackson Stephens (2-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings. Raisel Iglesias got six outs for his 26th save of the season.
The Reds, who a day earlier sealed their fourth straight losing season and 14th in the last 17 seasons, were on their way to getting swept before New York ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after 102 pitches in six innings.
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Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard had a minor setback in his quest to return to the rotation when his 50-pitch simulated game was canceled on Sunday. The 25-year-old righty, who has been out since May 1 due to a torn right lat muscle, was suffering soreness from the rehab start he made Thursday for Class A Brooklyn. Syndergaard instead will throw a bullpen session Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Manager Terry Collins said Syndergaard revealed his soreness when he approached the club on Saturday, two days after making his second rehab with Brooklyn. Syndergaard threw 36 pitches and allowed three runs and three hits in two innings. Overall, he felt good.