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Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. lead Mets 11-1 rout of Pirates
The New York Mets thrashed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday, securing a series victory. Bo Bichette collected five hits and three RBIs, including a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning that…
The Story in Brief
The New York Mets thrashed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday, securing a series victory. Bo Bichette collected five hits and three RBIs, including a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning that broke the game open. Sean Manaea struck out 11 over seven innings, allowing only one run on three hits. Luis Robert Jr. drove in four runs with a sacrifice fly and a two-run homer. The Pirates, who have lost five of their last six games, dropped to 3-10 since July 28. Jake Mangum hit a solo home run for Pittsburgh, their lone highlight.
The Indian Opinion
A single blowout win can tempt fans to declare a team unstoppable, but the Mets remain an inconsistent side despite five wins in six games. Likewise, the Pirates’ 3-10 slide since late July does not guarantee a lost season. The real test is whether New York’s lineup can deliver against playoff-bound pitching, and whether Pittsburgh can arrest its slide before it becomes a permanent slump. How will each team perform in its next series: the Mets against a winning team, the Pirates against a losing one? The numbers will settle the narratives.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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