"Brett Baty's three-run triple punctuated the big opening frame on a day that also featured Luis Robert Jr. driving in a pair of runs and Carson Benge homering for his first-career hit in his MLB debut."
"The offensive explosion is tied for the second-most runs ever scored by the Mets on Opening Day, with 12 runs scored in 1994 at Wrigley Field against the Cubs."
"Skenes' center fielder, Oneil Cruz, initially misplayed Baty's hit, which rolled to the wall, allowing Baty to stand on third with a triple."
"Given a 2-0 lead, Skenes walked Lindor and allowed a single to Juan Soto, leading to the Mets halving the deficit with Bo Bichette's sacrifice fly."
The New York Mets achieved an impressive 11-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day, scoring five runs in the first inning against Paul Skenes. This performance tied for the second-most runs scored by the Mets on Opening Day. Brett Baty's three-run triple highlighted the inning, while Luis Robert Jr. contributed with two RBIs and Carson Benge hit a home run in his MLB debut. Skenes had the shortest start of his career, lasting only two innings.
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