Mets' Struggle Continues with 2-8 Loss to Pirates at PNC Park

The New York Mets, now standing at a 44-45 record, faced another setback in their season after a 2-8 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who improved to 43-47. The game unfolded at PNC Park in front of 16,158 attendees and concluded after 2 hours and 22 minutes of play.

The Mets managed to gather eight hits throughout the game but were only able to convert these into two runs during the sixth inning. Despite their efforts, an error contributed to their challenges on the field. The team's hitting statistics revealed a batting average of .235 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .257 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .324. Notably, Francisco Alvarez stood out by securing two hits from four at-bats, maintaining a batting average of .500 for this game.

On the pitching side, starter Christian Scott delivered a commendable performance with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.176 over nearly six innings pitched but couldn't prevent the Pirates from scoring two runs under his watch. Adrian Houser from the bullpen struggled significantly as reflected by his ERA soaring to 23.143 after allowing six runs over just over two innings.

The Pittsburgh Pirates capitalized on their opportunities by scoring eight runs off eight hits without committing any errors throughout the game. Their most productive inning was the sixth when they scored five runs which decisively shifted momentum in their favor.

As for defense, Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor showcased solid performances with both achieving a fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0; however, it wasn't enough to turn the tide against Pittsburgh's aggressive offense.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next Mets game as they return home to face off against Washington Nationals at Citi Field in Flushing Queens on July 9th at 7:10 PM EDT. This match will be broadcasted on MASN for those following from afar.