Pirates Shut Out Mets 4-0 at Citi Field

The New York Mets were shut out 4-0 by the Pittsburgh Pirates on a rainy night at Citi Field, snapping their three-game win streak and marking only their second shutout loss of the season. Clay Holmes, making his ninth start, allowed two home runs for the first time as a Met starter, surrendering a two-run shot to rookie Matt Gorski in the second inning and another to Jared Triolo in the fifth, for a total of four earned runs over six innings. Despite multiple opportunities, the Mets went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight runners, unable to capitalize on five walks issued by Pirates starter Bailey Falter. The Pirates, who avoided a sweep and ended a seven-game road losing streak, relied on timely pitching changes and solid relief work to keep the Mets scoreless. New York was also missing key offensive players, with Juan Soto and Francisco Alvarez both resting, further hindering their lineup. The Mets, now 28-16, will face the Yankees next in the upcoming Subway Series.