Carson Spiers was brought in to pitch against the Mets after Jakob Junis was replaced in the sixth inning. Although he faced some challenges, including a pop-up from Mark Vientos, he allowed Pete Alonso to continue the rally with an RBI single. Spiers’ entry into the game was based on matchups, as the Reds believed he would be more effective against Vientos, who has better splits against left-handed pitching. However, the decision did not lead to the desired outcome, as the Mets capitalized on the situation to extend their lead.