US EditionFive pitchers combine for a six-hitter in Pirates 4-0 shutout win over Mets
- The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the New York Mets 4-0 Wednesday evening at Citi Field under rainy conditions, with a group of five pitchers combining to allow just six hits.
- The Pirates capitalized on two two-run homers by Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo off Mets starter Clay Holmes, who faced his original major league club.
- Rookie Chase Shugart secured his second career victory by pitching over two innings without allowing a run, stepping in after an erratic performance from starter Bailey Falter in a game that experienced a 15-minute rain delay.
- The Pirates, last place with a 15-29 record and 3-3 under new manager Don Kelly after Derek Shelton's firing last week, won for the fourth time in 17 games to avoid a series sweep.
- The Mets, leading the NL East, were held scoreless for the second time and continue to struggle offensively, suggesting a need to improve run production and solidify pitching.
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Pirates earn fourth shutout of season/avoid Mets sweep - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game series sweep by the New York Mets following a 4-0 win last night. The Bucs had two home runs in the game. Rookie Matt Gorski hit a two-run home run in the second inning. Jared Triolo hit a two-run round-tripper in the fifth inning. Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter struggled with five walks in 3-2/3rd innings, but four relievers helped complete the Bucs fourth shutout of the season. The struggles …
Pirates hit 2 homers off Holmes and blank Mets 4-0 to prevent 3-game sweep
Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each connected for a two-run homer off New York Mets starter Clay Holmes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates finally mustered some offense in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night at rainy Citi Field.
Pirates hit 2 homers off Holmes and blank Mets, 4-0, to prevent 3-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each connected for a two-run homer off New York Mets starter Clay Holmes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates finally mustered some offense in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night at rainy Citi Field.
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Five Pirates pitchers combine to blank Mets
Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each hit two-run homers Wednesday night for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 4-0 win over the New York Mets.
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