Mets’ young infielder showing why he’s their future

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Jeff McNeil celebrates after his home run in the sixth inning of the Mets' 6-4 win over the Reds on Monday.Wilmer Flores celebrated his 27th birthday in style for the Mets, but it was late July call-up Jeff McNeil who had the biggest bash Monday against Cincinnati.

McNeil, who is settling so wondrously into the No. 2 spot in the order, made it eight hits in a span of 12 at-bats with a three-hit night that included his second homer to highlight a varied offensive show that enabled the Mets to hold off a fevered Reds comeback for a 6-4 victory at Citi Field.

Noah Syndergaard (7-2) who sailed early before running into big trouble in the Reds’ four-run seventh, won for the…