Mets Sweep Pirates in Season Opener

New York squad takes all three games to start 2026 campaign

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, capping off a perfect opening series to begin the 2026 MLB season. The Mets won the final game 7-3 behind a strong pitching performance and timely hitting from their lineup.

Why it matters

The Mets' hot start is an encouraging sign for the team and its fans, who are hoping to see the squad make a deep playoff run this year after a disappointing 2025 season. The sweep also puts the Pirates in an early hole as they look to bounce back from a tough 2025 campaign.

The details

In the series finale, the Mets jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 8 batters. Shortstop Francisco Lindor led the offense with 2 hits, including a 2-run home run in the 5th inning to extend the Mets' advantage.

  • The Mets completed the 3-game sweep on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Mets won the first two games of the series on Friday and Saturday.

The players

Jacob deGrom

The Mets' ace starting pitcher, who had a strong outing in the series finale.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' star shortstop, who provided a key 2-run home run in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We really didn't know which way we were going to go as far as the roster construction, but he was all in.”

— Andrew Tredinnick, Mets reporter

What’s next

The Mets will look to continue their hot start when they host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series beginning on April 1st.

The takeaway

The Mets' dominant opening series sweep of the Pirates has set the tone for what could be an exciting 2026 season in New York, as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign and make a deep playoff run.