Mets demolished by Pirates as embarrassing skid hits new low
The New York Mets’ losing streak continued on Friday as they fell 14-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Manager Buck Showalter’s team suffered a brutal stretch of baseball, losing their seventh game in a row and falling four games below .500. The Mets were sloppy on defense and their pitching was disastrous for the second consecutive night. Right-hander Tylor Megill struggled on the mound, allowing eight runs, six of which were earned, on eight hits and three walks before being knocked out after 3 2/3 innings. Veteran lefty Rich Hill put in an impressive performance for the Pirates, limiting the Mets to just two earned runs over seven innings. The Mets managed to tack on five runs in the ninth inning, but it was too little too late.
The Pirates kept applying pressure on the Mets’ defense throughout the game, and were rewarded when Hwan Bae bunted and Edwin Escobar’s throw sailed over first base, bringing in two runs. Josh Palacios followed with an RBI single that buried the Mets in a 7-2 hole. The Mets’ defensive woes began in the second inning when Starling Marte backed off Austin Hedges’ fly to right near the sidewall and watched the ball plunk in fair territory for a two-run double. The rampage continued in the fourth inning, when Megill recorded two quick outs before Andrew McCutchen walked and Santana’s single put runners on the corners. Suwinski smashed an RBI double to give the Pirates an 8-2 lead and end Megill’s night.
The Mets will hope to turn their fortunes around in their next game against the San Diego Padres, but with their losing streak continuing, it’s going to be an uphill battle.
FAQs:
What is the New York Mets’ current losing streak?
The Mets are on a seven-game losing streak.
How many games below .500 are the Mets?
The Mets are four games below .500.
Who put in an impressive performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Lefty Rich Hill put in an impressive performance for the Pirates, limiting the Mets to just two earned runs over seven innings.
What were some of the Mets’ defensive woes during the game?
The Mets’ defensive woes began in the second inning when Starling Marte backed off Austin Hedges’ fly to right near the sidewall and watched the ball plunk in fair territory for a two-run double. The Pirates kept applying pressure on the Mets’ defense throughout the game, and were rewarded when Hwan Bae bunted and Edwin Escobar’s throw sailed over first base, bringing in two runs.
“Pirates easily trounce Mets as losing streak reaches new depths”
The New York Mets’ struggling season continued on Friday as they suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets, managed by Buck Showalter, were sloppy on defense and the pitching was again poor, leading to a 14-7 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. The loss marked the Mets’ seventh straight defeat and a record four games below .500. The Mets had no redeeming qualities about this latest defeat, which followed a late meltdown against the Atlanta Braves and a 13-10 loss that completed a Braves sweep. Rich Hill, the 43-year-old lefty, limited the Mets to two earned runs over seven innings while Megill got hurt by his defense and had a rough night on the mound. The right-hander was knocked out in the fourth inning after allowing eight runs, six of them earned. After the Mets emptied their bullpen on Thursday, producing a residual effect that limited their options, they were back on Friday with Hunter, who allowed consecutive blasts to Carlos Santana and Jack Suwinski that completed the laugher. The Mets’ defensive woes began early against the Pirates, with Starling Marte backing off Austin Hedges’ fly to right near the sidewall and watching the ball plunk in fair territory for a two-run double in the second inning. The rampaging Pirates kept applying pressure on the Mets’ defense and were handsomely rewarded.