Mets take on Reds, try to keep pace in wild-card race

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Even though they didn't play, the New York Mets continued their climb up the National League wild-card standings on Thursday.

They'll look to remain hot and maintain no worse than a tie for the final NL wild-card spot Friday night when they host the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

Left-hander Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.35 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets again