Rays Blank Pirates 7-0, Secure Series Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to struggle, suffering a shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and leaving them with a 1-5 record for the season. Rookie pitcher Thomas Harrington faced challenges in his MLB debut, giving up multiple runs early on, while the team's offense failed to capitalize on opportunities. In contrast, the New York Mets fell to the Miami Marlins 4-2, despite Kodai Senga's commendable performance with eight strikeouts over five innings, though he allowed key runs due to defensive errors and a lack of support from the offense. Brandon Nimmo provided a bright spot for the Mets with a solo home run, but the team could not maintain momentum after the third inning. Both teams are looking to rebound in their upcoming games, with the Mets set to conclude their series against the Marlins soon. The Pirates have now matched their worst start since the 2021 season.