Pirates Dominate the Mets in a Thrilling Victory! 
What a game, Pirates fans! The Pittsburgh Pirates absolutely crushed the New York Mets with a stunning 14-2 victory at PNC Park. From start to finish, our boys showed why they're a force to be reckoned with. Let's dive into the action!
️Early Innings Battle
In the top of the 1st inning, our pitching was on point as Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and J.D. Martinez were swiftly retired. Although Oneil Cruz managed to single in the bottom of the 1st, neither team could break through.
The Mets took an early 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning as Jeff McNeil homered to right. However, we responded big time in the bottom of the 4th! Rowdy Tellez hit a solo homer to right center, followed by Jack Suwinski who also smashed a home run, tying the game at 2-2.
Turning Point: The 5th Inning Surge
The turning point came in the 5th inning. Michael A. Taylor singled to center and Josh Palacios walked, setting the stage for Bryan Reynolds. With Palacios and Taylor on base, Reynolds unleashed a homer to right center, propelling us to a 4-2 lead. This set the tone for the rest of the game!
Dominant 7th and 8th Innings
Our offense exploded in the 7th inning! With the bases loaded and no outs, Bryan Reynolds hit another homer—this time a grand slam—scoring Yasmani Grandal, Michael A. Taylor, and Josh Palacios. We didn't stop there. Tellez hit his second home run of the game, this one a 3-run shot to center, extending our lead to 14-2. It was a batting clinic!
Closing it Out in Style
We kept the momentum going through the final innings. Francisco Lindor walked at the top of the 8th, but the Mets couldn't capitalize. In the bottom of the 8th, back-to-back solo homers from Yasmani Grandal and Michael A. Taylor added the final touches to our dominant performance. While Josh Palacios singled and Reynolds drove him home, Cruz walked, loaded the bases, and Tellez hit a grand slam, securing our final score at 14-2.
Final Thoughts
What an incredible team effort! Our hitters were on fire, and our pitchers kept the Mets at bay. Special shoutouts to Bryan Reynolds, Rowdy Tellez, and Michael A. Taylor for their standout performances. Let's keep this momentum going, Pirates fans!
Next game, let's show up and show out! Let's go Bucs!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Pirates (July 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |