Game Recap: Pirates 9, Mets 1 (June 27, 2025 @ PNC Park)
Final Score Pittsburgh Pirates 9, New York Mets 1
The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their bats come to life with nine runs on 12 hits in a 9-1 win over the New York Mets at PNC Park.
Key Offensive Bursts
2nd inning: Pittsburgh erupted for four runs off David Peterson, beginning with Jared Triolo’s run-scoring single, followed by RBI force out from Tommy Pham, an Isiah Kiner-Falefa single and an Alexander Canario double that plated Ke’Bryan Hayes.
5th inning: Hayes laced a run-scoring double to deep right field to extend the lead to 5–1.
6th inning: Bryan Reynolds crushed a three-run homer (402 ft) to right, making it 8–1 and punctuating Pittsburgh’s onslaught.
7th inning: Pham added another RBI single, capping a six-run rally over the 6th and 7th innings.
Mets’ Lone Highlight
In the top of the 4th, Juan Soto blasted his 20th homer of the season to center, accounting for New York’s only run.
Pitching Performances
Mitch Keller (W, 2–10): Snapped a franchise-record winless drought that dated back to his March 28 victory. He allowed just one run on five hits over 6 ⅓ innings, striking out five.
David Peterson (L, 5–4): Surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits across 4 ⅔ innings, marking his second rough outing in a row after a similar performance in Philadelphia last week.
Notable Facts
Keller’s first win since Opening Day ended a 16-start drought without a victory, the longest single-season skid in Pirates history.
The loss dropped the Mets to 48–35, while the Pirates improved to 33–50 on the season.
What’s Next?
The three-game set continues Saturday evening at PNC Park, with first pitch slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Both clubs will look to reset—Pittsburgh to build off this offensive explosion, New York to get its bats back in gear.
Pitching Matchup – Saturday, June 28 @ PNC Park (4:05 PM ET)
New York Mets: RHP Paul Blackburn (0 – 2, 6.62 ERA in 17 ⅔ IP)
Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Bailey Falter (6 – 3, 3.59 ERA)