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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. 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Indias basketball team failed to make it to the semifinals of the FIBA Asia Challenge after losing to Iran 77-47 in the quarterfinals in Tehran on Friday.India still have a chance to qualify for the 2017 Asia Cup if they end up finishing fifth. The top 5 teams of this tournament will earn for their respective sub-zones an extra berth at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, which will be the first inter-continental tournament featuring teams from both Asia and Oceania.India managed to stay within touching distance of the hosts in the first half, by the end of which the score was 38-31. However, Iran took control of the game in the third quarter, in which India managed only 2 points.Hamed Hadadi was Irans most influential player, with 17 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi top scored for India with 14 points, while Yadwinder Singh secured 8 rebounds. Indias most experienced players Amjyot Singh and Amritpal Singh, both of whom had had a solid tournament so far, failed to make a notable contribution.Both teams took time to get going in the first quarter. Iran were first to start off the blocks with a three-pointer from Mohammad Jamshidijafarabadi. India came back strong with two back-to-back baskets from Talwinderjit Singh andd Bhriguvanshi to take a 4-2 lead - the only lead they had throughout the game.dddddddddddd By the end of the first quarter Iran led 18-14.Hamed Hadadi came to life in the second quarter, scoring 11 of Irans 20 points, and 15 rebounds in that period and playing a role in almost every rebound to help Iran maintain the lead throughout the half. Even though India remained competitive, Amritpal Singh, Indias focal point in offense was nowhere to be seen. Amjyot Singh was Indias top scorer with 5 points after the first half. Iran led 38 -31 by the end of the second quarter.Irans offense took control of the game in the third quarter stretching the lead to 64-33 by the end of that period. With six minutes remaining in the third, Bhriguvanshis jump shot was the only point India scored.India put up an improved show in the final quarter, outscoring Iran 14-13. But Irans massive lead in the 3rd quarter was enough to see them through.With a 2-point conversion rate of just 27% overall in the game, India were left to rue multiple missed chances throughout the game, with Captain Amritpal Singh managing just 6 points. ' ' '