Mets announce lineup for Saturday's game against Pirates at PNC Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Mets have released their lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, scheduled for 6:40 p.m. The Mets aim to extend their winning streak to a season-best five games after achieving a 6-4 victory over the Pirates in Friday's series opener. Carson Benge has been ruled out after jamming his left wrist during the previous game. Robert Stock will make his second start of the season for the Mets, while the Pirates will send out Bubba Chandler.
- •Mets scored at least six runs in each game of their current winning streak.
- •Carson Benge is out of Saturday's lineup due to a wrist injury.
- •Robert Stock previously allowed one earned run in his first start of the season.
- •Bubba Chandler holds a 4-8 record with a 4.49 ERA this season.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mets announce Saturday lineup vs Pirates. What's Carson Benge's status
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