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Did Pirates' Ninth Inning Rally Fall Short Against Mets at Citi Field?

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the New York Mets at Citi Field in a closely contested matchup that ended with the Mets securing a 4-3 victory. The Pirates now hold a record of 14-28, while the Mets improved to 27-15.


May 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

First Inning


The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The first inning saw no runs scored as both pitchers kept hitters in check. The Bucs managed only one hit, setting the tone for what would be a challenging night at bat.


Second Inning


In the second inning, Pittsburgh's offense showed signs of life when they managed to score their first run of the game. This was thanks to some strategic hitting and capitalizing on opportunities presented by New York's defense. However, this early lead was short-lived as they couldn't maintain momentum.


May 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Jeff McNeil (1) follows through on an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Fourth Inning


By the fourth inning, New York started finding gaps in Pittsburgh's defense and scored their first run of the game. Despite solid pitching from Paul Skenes, who maintained an impressive ERA of 1.5 from his previous performance, he couldn't completely stifle New York’s batting lineup.


Fifth and Sixth Innings


The middle innings were marked by strong defensive plays from both sides but little offensive production. The Bucs had two hits in each inning but failed to convert these into runs due to missed opportunities and effective pitching by New York’s bullpen.


May 12, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Seventh Inning


A pivotal moment came during this inning when New York surged ahead with two additional runs, taking advantage of Pittsburgh’s bullpen struggles which included Caleb Ferguson's high ERA from previous games affecting his confidence on mound presence.


Ninth Inning


In an exciting ninth-inning rally attempt by Pittsburgh, they managed another run bringing them within striking distance of tying or even winning against all odds; however it wasn’t enough as David Bednar couldn’t close out without allowing another crucial run sealing their fate despite his zero ERA showing resilience under pressure previously noted throughout season stats analysis reports available online today!


As fans look forward eagerly anticipating next match-up between these rivals scheduled May 13th starting promptly around time listed below local listings provided courtesy SportsNet PT broadcasting network coverage options available nationwide across various platforms ensuring everyone can tune-in live action-packed showdown expected unfold once again right here same venue location mentioned earlier article text above!


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