"New York scored five first inning runs to chase Paul Skenes from the season opener. The Pirates ace walked out of his New York City debut with a forgettable stat line featuring 0.2 innings, four hits allowed, five earned runs, and just one strikeout."
"Francisco Lindor set the example with three walks, including an important at bat in the fifth inning with the Mets leading 6-4. He drew an important free pass from Pirates reliever Isaac Mattson and loaded the bases for Juan Soto's RBI single."
"New York walked nine times in the victory over Pittsburgh. Mets hitters averaged 3.59 walks per game last season, so Thursday afternoon's performance is encouraging despite the incredibly small sample size of a single game."
The New York Mets conclude their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates after a successful start to the 2026 season. All teams in the National League East won their openers, raising the stakes for the Mets to compete for the division title. In their opener, New York scored five runs in the first inning, capitalizing on the Pirates' pitcher struggles. Francisco Lindor's three walks and key at-bats contributed to an 11-7 victory. The Mets' disciplined approach at the plate, drawing nine walks, will be crucial for continued success this weekend.
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