Pirates play the Mets in series rubber match
The Mets lead the season series 3-2, while Pittsburgh is 30-29 at home and New York is 26-33 on the road.
- On Sunday at 1:35 p.m. EDT, the New York Mets face the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh for the sixth time this season, with both teams seeking a series victory.
- Left-Hander Sean Manaea starts for The Mets against right-hander Jared Jones of The Pirates, with oddsmakers setting the line at The Pirates-139.
- Nick Gonzales leads The Pirates with a.309 batting average, 20 doubles, and 6 home runs, while Carson Benge anchors The Mets with 15 doubles and 13 home runs.
- The Pirates hold a 30-29 record in home games and have gone 45-25 when recording eight or more hits, while The Mets finish 11-20 in one-run games.
- Both rosters face significant challenges, with Pirates players Oneil Cruz and Mitch Keller on the 60-Day IL, while The Mets navigate absences including Austin Warren and Cionel Perez.
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Pirates play the Mets in series rubber match
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