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The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Mets to open a regular-season National League series. Cincinnati holds a 2-1 season edge after defeating New York in May. The host Reds rely on Elly De La Cruz, while the Mets counter with outfielder Juan Soto.

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet at Dodger Stadium for an opening match of a three-game series. Right-handed Nick Martinez (2.43 ERA) is the probable pitcher for Tampa Bay against left-handed Eric Lauer (5.47 ERA) for Los Angeles.