Pirates 4, Mets 3: Love Won, Love Lost

Mar 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is tagged out by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) while trying to score on a double by left fielder Juan Soto (not pictured) during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Mets and Pirates went to extra innings in a low-scoring affair for the second day in a row, but this time there were no walk-off fireworks by the home team, as the Mets fell to Pittsburgh 4-3 in ten innings. Things got off to a nervy start immediately for Nolan McLean, who had trouble finding the strike zone in the first, walking the first two batters he faced.

He bounced back to strike out the next batter, but then Ryan O’Hearn blooped a single to left to put the Pirates on the board. Carmen Mlodzinski got off to a strong start by contrast, striking out the side in the bottom of the first. But after McLean rebounded with a quick 1-2-3 second, the Mets tied up the game in the bottom of the frame.

Luis Robert, striding to the plate to a robust ovation from the Citi Field crowd after last night’s heroics, hit a one-out single past the third baseman Nick Gonzales; the ball was hit sharply right at Gonzales, but he failed to come up with it and it sparked a rally for the Mets. Brett Baty followed with a single up the middle, advancing Robert to third. Marcus Semien then tied the game at one run apiece with a sacrifice fly.

The Mets threatened for more, as Jared Triolo bobbled a Carson Benge grounder, allowing him to reach base safely, but Luis Torrens struck out looking to end the threat. The Pirates immediately jumped back ahead in the third on a solo home run by who else but Brandon Lowe, who has killed the Mets all series long. It was the first home run McLean has allowed to a lefty in the major leagues.