NEW YORK (Interstat) — Nick Lodolo won for the first time in four starts since returning from a blister, JJ Bleday and Tyler Stephenson homered off Nolan McLean, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 7-2 on Monday afternoon at Citi Field.

Lodolo (1-1) allowed one earned run on six hits with seven strikeouts over six innings. McLean (2-4) gave up seven runs in four innings. Spencer Steer drove in three runs with a forceout and a single.

The Mets lost their fourth straight and fell to 22-32. Star outfielder Juan Soto missed his second consecutive game because of illness. Tyrone Taylor left with right hip pain after grounding out in the sixth and is likely headed to the injured list.

Cincinnati (28-25) scored two in the second, one in the third and four in the fourth. Stephenson’s two-run homer highlighted the fourth. The Mets scored single runs in the sixth and seventh. Attendance was 36,734. Time of game was 2:56.