Bubba Chandler pitches six strong innings as Pirates shut out Mets 9-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Bubba Chandler delivered a solid performance with three hits allowed over six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night. This victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the Pirates. Jake Mangum contributed three hits, while Nick Gonzales drove in three runs. The Pirates, who had struggled offensively, broke through with a four-run rally in the fourth inning. The Mets' Robert Stock was charged with eight runs over three innings. Luis Torrens, a Mets catcher, pitched the final two innings. The teams are set to meet for a series finale on Sunday.
- •Chandler allowed three hits and struck out five over six innings.
- •Mangum had three hits, including two doubles.
- •Gonzales drove in three runs for Pittsburgh.
- •The victory ended a four-game skid for the Pirates.
- •The series finale is scheduled for Sunday against the Mets.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Chandler cruises through 6 innings as Pirates beat Mets 9-0 to end 4-game skid
"Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid. Chandler (5-8) struck out five and walked one on 85 pitches — 58 for strikes. The 23-year-old former top prospect has surrendered seven earned runs in 26 2/3 innings over his past five starts.
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