A Hard-Fought Victory at Citi Field
Hey, Mets fans!
It felt fantastic to see our boys secure a 2-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field today. The game was a nail-biter, but the Mets powered through with a mix of strategic plays and sheer determination. From early on, it was all about capitalizing on opportunities, and that's exactly what we did. Early Lead Thanks to Nimmo and Soto
The first inning really set the tone for us. After a solid single to center by Juan Soto, followed by an impressive steal to second, the stage was set for Brandon Nimmo. Nimmo came through with a clutch double, bringing Soto home and putting the Mets on the board with a 1-0 lead!
️ It was great to see Nimmo's bat making solid contact and Soto's speed being utilized so effectively. Pitchers Show Their Mettle
Our pitchers were on fire today! The combination of our starting pitcher and relief from guys like Garrett and Kranick kept the Pirates scrambling for hits. Even when Pittsburgh managed a few advances, our defense held tough, with solid plays especially when Baty was at the hot corner.Baty's Heroic Homer
And let's not forget the turning point in the 7th inning. Brett Baty stepped up big time! With one swing, he launched a homer over left field, giving us the decisive 2-1 lead. The crack of the bat was music to our ears, and Baty's celebration rounding the bases was priceless!
Closing It Down
The final inning was intense, thanks to some fielding drama and a pesky Pirates offense. But even after an error by Francisco Lindor, our closer Díaz steadied the ship, notching key outs and securing our victory. Watching Reynolds strike out looking was sweet relief!
It's always great to see our team hustle till the very end. A well-earned victory for the Mets, and we couldn’t be prouder. Let's savor this win, Mets fans! Looking forward to the boys carrying this momentum forward.
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Mets (May 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |