Tough Night in Pittsburgh
Oh, fellow Mets fans, what a rough day it was watching our beloved team take on the Pirates, only to be handed a harsh 12-1 defeat. The night started with a glimpse of promise but quickly turned into a game we'd rather forget. The Pirates came out swinging, and we were on the back foot from the get-go. Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Juan Soto each went down in order in the first inning with fly outs and strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Pirates got things going with Ke'Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz leading the charge, quickly putting us five runs behind after a barrage of hits including two home runs.
Mets Attempt to Rally
Our sighs of relief came in the 5th inning when Luis Torrens launched a solo homer to right center, bringing a flicker of hope to all of us cheering for the Mets. Despite some solid contact from Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, hits were hard to come by as our lineup struggled to string anything together. We were left yearning for that rally that never came. Each missed opportunity felt like another blow, and the frustration seemed palpable each time we got back in the dugout empty-handed.
Pirates Keep Piling On
As if the first couple of innings weren't enough, the Pirates doubled down with more runs courtesy of our bullpen's struggles. Cruz added another homer, and their lineup found holes in our defense, managing to increase their lead little by little.
The 7th inning saw more damage with Cruz's second blast of the night and then two more runs cross the plate in the 8th to put the Pirates ahead 12-1. Our guys had a tough time finding answers, and you could almost feel the collective groan carry through the stands. Here's hoping for better days ahead! Let’s look past this game and come back stronger, Mets fans! Remember, tomorrow is a fresh opportunity to show what we're made of. LGM!
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Scoreboard for Mets @ Pirates (June 29th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |