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Did Mets' Blade Tidwell's Pitching Struggles Impact Their Performance Against Pirates?

First Inning


The New York Mets faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that ended with a 9-1 scoreline. The Mets, now holding a 48-35 record, struggled to find their rhythm at PNC Park. Meanwhile, the Pirates improved to 33-50 with this victory. The first inning saw both teams unable to score, as neither side managed to get on base effectively.


Jun 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (right) arrives an RBI double as New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) takes a late throw during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Second Inning


The second inning was pivotal for the Bucs as they exploded with four runs on five hits. This offensive surge set the tone for the rest of the game and put pressure on the Amazins' pitching staff early on. Blade Tidwell, who started for New York, found himself in trouble as he allowed multiple hits that contributed significantly to Pittsburgh's lead.


Fourth Inning


In an attempt to respond, Francisco Lindor and his teammates tried to rally in the fourth inning when they managed their only run of the night thanks to Juan Soto's solo home run. Despite this effort from Soto—who had an impressive .500 batting average and one home run—the Mets couldn't capitalize further.


Jun 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Fifth and Sixth Innings


As play continued into these innings, David Peterson took over pitching duties but struggled similarly against Pittsburgh’s lineup. The Buccos added another four runs across these frames due largely in part due errors made by New York’s defense which included one throwing error during sixth inning play.


Seventh Inning


Pittsburgh extended its advantage by scoring once more while keeping visitors scoreless throughout remainder match-up despite attempts made by Brett Baty whose fielding percentage stood perfect at 1 percent alongside Ronny Mauricio maintaining solid .333 average during previous games played prior tonight’s encounter between two clubs battling it out fiercely under lights here downtown Steel City venue known affectionately among locals simply ‘PNC’.


Jun 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Eighth and Ninth Innings


With no additional scoring from either team within final stages contest concluded decisively favoring hosts leaving fans wondering if perhaps better execution might have altered outcome given how close some opportunities were missed along way particularly late-game scenarios where potential existed turn tide back favor visiting squadron hailing Big Apple metropolis itself renowned globally being hub baseball excellence historically speaking course time will tell whether adjustments forthcoming future matchups scheduled soon enough including next face-off slated June 28th same location broadcast live via SportsNet PT network starting promptly around afternoon hours local Eastern Standard Time zone respectively so mark calendars accordingly folks don’t miss chance catch all action unfold firsthand right before very eyes indeed!


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