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CINCINNATI -- The New York Mets clubhouse was crowded Tuesday afternoon after they added seven players to the roster, including Tuesdays starter Rafael Montero.Manager Terry Collins didnt mind have some extra options off the bench, but finding them time in batting practice etc. can be a chore, especially in the midst of a postseason race when the regular guys take priority.You just do it, Collins said. Probably at home, well bring some of the extra guys out early so batting practice doesnt take so long. The main thing is our main guys, youve got to make sure theyre ready because theyre going to be in the lineup most of the time. Were used to September by now.With a couple of their top prospects nursing injury, the Cincinnati Reds only made a handful of additions after the rosters expanded on Sept. 1.Reds manager Bryan Price said he has mixed emotions about September call-ups.As a manager ... you never have to worry about extra innings or using your backup catcher or blowing up your bullpen, Price said. Managing against it is not fun. The Mets called up six guys today and we called up three. The reconnaissance factor becomes a problem.So, like it or not, the Reds and Mets will have plenty of options to choose from during Wednesdays finale of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.Wednesdays starter for the Mets -- right-hander Noah Syndergaard -- is 2-0 with a 2.42 ERA in three starts against Cincinnati. He last faced the Reds in a 12-5 Mets victory on September 25, 2015. He has struck out 25 with no walks in three career starts against the Reds whom the Mets have never lost to when he pitches.In his last start, Syndergaard took the loss in a 4-1 defeat against the Washington Nationals, despite allowing just two runs over seven innings. It was the fifth time this season hes allowed two or fewer runs and not earned a victory.Syndergaard has pitched well recently, allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three starts. He also has a 2.63 ERA away from Citi Field.Cincinnati right-hander Anthony DeSclafani will make his 17th start this season since beginning the season on the disabled list with an oblique injury suffered late in Spring Training.It will be his fourth career appearance and third start vs the Mets whove hit him hard. Hes 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in three starts against New York, two of which came while a member of the Miami Marlins. In 11 innings against the Mets, DeSclafani has given up 15 earned runs.Tuesday nights 5-3 win extended the Mets winning streak over the Reds to 13 games, dating to Sept. 7, 2014. Its the second-longest winning streak in franchise history behind a 15-game streak against the Pirates in 1986-87.New York is getting hot at the right time.I said it back in New York, the way the team is playing lately reminds me of last year, said Yoenis Cespedes. Kansas City Royals Shirts . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46. Kansas City Royals Pro Shop .C. -- Chris Thorburn thinks one of the reasons the Winnipeg Jets have been successful under new coach Paul Maurice is that theyre playing together as a team. https://www.cheaproyals.com/ . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. Stitched Royals Jerseys . Numbers Game examines the deal that sees Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Klein switch places. The Predators Get: D Michael Del Zotto. Cheap Royals Jerseys .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night.Luke Wright tells guest writer Sajid Sadiq what its like to travel the world playing T20, his England ambitions and how he thinks Eoin Morgans men will fare in India... Sajid: How disappointed are you about missing selection for the World T20 squad for England?Luke: I think disappointment is the right word here as one always wants to play in major tournaments like the World T20 for your country. Having said that, I have to admit that the team is playing some amazing cricket at the moment and have some wonderful young players in the mix. Were just a few weeks away from the start of the ICC World Twenty20. Who will walk away with the trophy? All in all, it is a tough squad to get into but I will say in my defence that in the last few years, I have played very well in different conditions and sometimes you do as much as you can which is what I have done but if you dont get picked, then there is no point feeling bitter about it. You just keep going and do what I am doing which is to enjoy my cricket.Sajid: Do you feel that you are now reaching a point where it will become difficult to be picked for England squads in the future?Luke: Well the next Twenty20 World Cup will be in 2020 and given that I am thirty now, I may well be too old for that edition of the tournament. But then, who knows? You never say never and you keep on playing and doing the best you can. I just feel that I am lucky that I travel round the world playing cricket and if I can keep on scoring runs and keeping all those sides happy, then who knows what happens in the future? Alex Hales is convinced England are genuine contenders to win the World T20 Sajid: How do you rate Englands chances in the upcoming World T20?Luke: England will be up against some very tough opposition in this tournament. You always tend to favour the sub-continental sides in tournaments held in that part of the world as they understand the conditions well, and also play spin bowling very well. Having said that, England have a pretty good squad with some good results to show in the recent past. They have a lot of hitting and bowling power and it will come down to whether they can perform well in that tournament or not. So, it will be tough but then when you look at some of the players in the England line-up, you will see that they have some excellent match-winners. Get a Sky Sports Day Pass Dont miss South Africa v England. Watch live on NOW TV forr ￡6.dddddddddddd.99. No contract Sajid: Moving on to the Pakistan Super League, are you impressed by the overall standard of this tournament?Luke: The standard of the whole tournament has been excellent. From what I understand, there are a lot of very good players in Pakistan who have been left out of the teams as the competition for places is pretty tough. So the best local players have been picked and that has been complemented with the standard of play as presented by the overseas players. I suppose the only missing bit which we always knew would be an issue is the presence of crowds at the games.However, what we have been seeing in Sharjah in terms of crowds has been very heartening and we also know that we have a lot people watching these games in Pakistan where there is a huge following. The tournament has been organized very well and as players we are all focused on doing our job which is to play to the best of our abilities. Wright hit 109 from 63 balls as Stars recorded a seven-wicket Big Bash victory over the Renegades Sajid: You appear to be very popular among Pakistan fans; how do you explain this?Luke: I am not sure myself! I suppose in this form of cricket, providing entertainment in the form of fours and sixes whilst batting in the top order will always win you friends. On top of that, people probably enjoy watching me bat with Ahmed Shehzad, so that could be another reason. I am enjoying my cricket and have done well so far and if I can continue like that, then I will pick more fans along the way.Sajid: Any advice for Ahmed Shehzad at a time when he must be disappointed at not being picked for Pakistans WT20 squad?Luke: Yes, both Kevin Pietersen and I spoke to Ahmed on this subject. Fact is that we have all been left out of our countrys squad at some point in our careers. There arent too many people who go through their career without being left out of the team and it is important to not dwell upon this but to work at getting back into the team. In my experience, even the best England players like Ian Bell have been left out but came back to make important contributions for the squad.Ahmed Shehzad is only 24 and he is a very good player and I do believe that he will be a very important player for Pakistan cricket in the future. What he needs to do now is to go away and makes lots of runs and he will be back in the squad soon. Wright and Kevin Pietersen have offered support to Ahmed Shehzad Sajid: Based on what you have seen so far in the PSL, how do you rate Pakistans chances in the upcoming World T20?Luke: I believe Pakistan have a good chance of impressing in the World T20. They are all very skillful players and most importantly, they know the conditions very well. In my personal view, they would have had a better chance if they had Ahmed Shehzad in the side but even without him, the squad is a strong one and which is very difficult to beat.Watch the first Twenty20 international between South Africa and England live on Sky Sports 2 this Friday from 3.30pm.Before then, do not miss South Africa Women take on England Women in their second T20 from 11.25am on Friday, also on Sky Sports 2. Also See: Fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Get Sky Sports Cricket videos ' ' '