"New York struggled offensively throughout, striking out 16 times while managing just three runs over its last 18 regulation innings. The Mets matched Pittsburgh early, answering a first-inning run with Marcus Semien's sacrifice fly in the second after consecutive singles."
"The game remained tied into extras before Pittsburgh broke through in the 10th. Richard Lovelady, pitching with key relievers unavailable, allowed a go-ahead RBI single and later issued two walks before surrendering an insurance run."
"The Mets answered in the bottom half as Soto doubled to score Luis Torrens, but a key decision at the plate proved costly as Lindor was thrown out trying to score the tying run with no outs."
The New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in 10 innings, unable to secure a season-opening sweep. The Mets struggled offensively, striking out 16 times and scoring only three runs in their last 18 innings. They tied the game at two with a triple from Francisco Lindor and an RBI hit from Juan Soto. In the 10th inning, Pittsburgh scored the go-ahead run, and despite a late push from the Mets, they could not tie the game after a costly out at home plate.
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