The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1, highlighted by a strong pitching performance from Kodai Senga, who allowed just one run over 5.2 innings while striking out seven. A key moment came from Brett Baty, who hit a solo home run in the seventh to break a 1-1 tie. Despite leaving 12 runners on base and going 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, the Mets' bullpen secured the win, showcasing their reliability as they approach a chance for a three-game sweep.
Senga danced around trouble all night, holding Pittsburgh to one run over 5.2 innings despite multiple jams, finishing with seven strikeouts.
Baty broke the 1-1 tie in the seventh, launching an opposite-field solo shot, his fourth home run in his last 13 at-bats.
The bullpen delivered again. Díaz froze Bryan Reynolds on a full-count fastball and got Joey Bart to line out to seal the Mets' 28th win.
The Pirates went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, but they left 12 men on base thanks to timely pitches from Senga.
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