Pirates fall to Mets in extra innings

New York wins 4-2 after Pittsburgh leaves 17 runners stranded

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:27am

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The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings on Saturday at Citi Field. Both teams were held scoreless until extra innings, but the Pirates left 17 runners on base throughout the game.

Why it matters

The loss is a tough one for the Pirates, who have struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities so far this season. The Mets, on the other hand, were able to pull out the win in extra innings despite being held scoreless for the first 10 frames.

The details

The game remained scoreless until the 11th inning, when the Mets broke through with 4 runs. The Pirates had numerous chances to score earlier in the game, leaving 17 runners stranded on base.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

New York Mets

The professional baseball team based in New York City that competes in Major League Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that competes in Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

The Pirates' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly, as the Mets were able to pull out the win in extra innings. This loss is a setback for the Pirates, who will need to find a way to be more efficient at the plate going forward.