Eric Milton's career ERA at Shea Stadium now stands at 6.16 after he allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings on Thursday afternoon. The Reds were unable to capitalize on early opportunities and left eight men on base in the game.
A pair of two-run home runs by David Wright ended the homestand on a high note as the Mets earned a split with the Reds. Pedro Martinez allowed just two hits, but walked five -- equalling his total from his last six starts. He worked out of those early jams to improve his record to 7-3 this season.
BATTING 2B: Franco (4, Milton), Nady (9, Burns). HR: Wright 2 (17, 4th inning off Milton, 1 on, 0 out; 5th inning off Milton, 1 on, 1 out). TB: Reyes 2; Woodward; Beltran; Wright 8; Franco 3; Nady 3; Milledge 2. RBI: Wright 4 (60), Nady (26), Beltran (56). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Franco 2; Castro; Milledge. Team LOB: 5.
BASERUNNING SB: Wright (11, 2nd base off Milton/Ross), Reyes 2 (32, 2nd base off Milton/Ross, 3rd base off Milton/Ross), Franco (4, 3rd base off Standridge/Ross). CS: Milledge (1, 2nd base by Yan/Ross).