Pirates Hit Seven Home Runs, Win 14-2

Paul Skenes delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts, as the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by hitting seven home runs in a 14-2 win over the New York Mets. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each hit two homers, including one grand slam apiece, contributing significantly to Pittsburgh's offensive explosion. The Pirates' powerful display included multiple grand slams and a total of 16 hits, marking one of their most complete games of the season. Skenes, a rookie, has set MLB records with seven or more strikeouts in nine of his first 10 career starts and has consistently thrown pitches over 100 mph. Despite the Mets initially leading 2-0, the Pirates scored 14 unanswered runs to secure the victory. This game underscores the potential of the Pirates' rotation and their quest to reach a .500 record and contend for the NL Wild Card.