The Mets head to Cincinnati to battle the upstart Reds and kick off Apple TV's second 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheader of the 2024 MLB season.
The Reds are off to a strong start on the young season, winning each of their first two series of the season, both against NL East opponents in the Nationals and Phillies. In a 4-1 win in Philadelphia on Wednesday, right-hander Frankie Montas continued his resurgence with another solid outing; his ERA sits at 0.77 through two starts.
The young core is led by the likes of infielder Elly De La Crruz and outfielder Spencer Steer, with the latter off to a blazing start with a .435 average and 1.219 OPS through the first six games.
The Mets, meanwhile, have endured a tumultuous start to the year, including an 0 - 4 start. With the likes of Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Francisco Lindor, New York has plenty of talent in its lineup, but that has yet to correlate: The Mets scored one run or less in three of their first four games.
Cincinnati took four of six games from New York last season, winning the season series between the two sides for the first time since 2013.
Here is everything that you need to know as the Mets and Reds begin their three-game series with an Apple TV+ showdown on Friday night.
Mets vs. Reds free live stream
- Live Stream: Apple TV+
Mets vs. Reds on Friday night can be streamed on Apple TV+, which offers a seven-day free trial. That way, viewers can try the subscription-based service before they buy.
What time is Mets vs. Reds tonight?
- Date: Friday, April 5
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
Mets vs. Reds will begin at around 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday, April 5. They will play at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Fans can buy an Apple TV+ subscription for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. The service also includes a seven-day free trial, allowing users to try before they buy.
Apple TV+ comes preinstalled on all Apple devices, and it can be downloaded on subsequent non-Apple devices such as smart TVs, Roku, Chromecast, and gaming consoles. Additional information is available at apple.com/apple-tv-app.
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheader schedule through the action on June 28. The games are listed below.
| Date | Game | First Pitch (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| April 5 | Mets at Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| April 5 | Astros at Rangers | 8:00 p.m. |
| April 12 | Brewers at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 12 | Cubs at Mariners | 9:30 p.m. |
| April 19 | Rangers at Braves | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 19 | Diamondbacks at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Cardinals at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| April 26 | Rays at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Giants at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 3 | Blue Jays at Nationals | 6:30 p.m. |
| May 10 | Diamondbacks at Orioles | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 10 | Royals at Angels | 9:30 p.m. |
| May 17 | Rays at Blue Jays | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | Twins at Guardians | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Brewers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 24 | Orioles at White Sox | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 31 | Tigers at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
| May 31 | Angels at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 7 | Twins at Pirates | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 7 | Dodgers at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Rangers at Mariners | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 14 | Angels at Giants | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 21 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 6:30 p.m. |
| June 21 | Braves at Yankees | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Astros at Mets | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 28 | Padres at Red Sox | 7:00 p.m. |
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