Pirates Set Franchise Record for Offensive Futility in 2-1 Loss to Mets

The Pittsburgh Pirates are enduring a historically poor offensive stretch, marked by a franchise-record 19 consecutive games scoring four or fewer runs and the longest such streak in MLB this season. Their recent 2-1 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field encapsulated their struggles, as they went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12 men on base, despite a strong pitching performance from Mitch Keller who struck out eight over seven innings. The Pirates' lone run came from a bases-loaded walk, and they failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities throughout the game. Mets starter Kodai Senga also pitched effectively, holding the Pirates to one run over 5.2 innings while striking out seven. This loss continued a pattern of close defeats for the Pirates, who have now lost seven straight road games and six of their last seven road series. Overall, the combination of strong opposing pitching and the Pirates' offensive inefficiency has contributed to their poor season record and ongoing struggles to score in critical situations.