Mets dominate Pirates 11-1 as series loss streak extends to six
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated by the New York Mets 11-1 in a rubber match at PNC Park on August 9. Jared Jones struggled as the starting pitcher, allowing eight runs in three innings, while Sean Manaea excelled for the Mets with 11 strikeouts across seven scoreless innings. This loss marks the Pirates' sixth consecutive series defeat, having last won a series against the Guardians in mid-July. Pittsburgh will have a day off before beginning a three-game series in Miami, with Paul Skenes scheduled to pitch next.
- •Mets scored first, leading 2-0 in the 1st inning.
- •Pirates scored a run but trailed 5-1 by the 3rd inning.
- •Mets added four runs in the 4th to extend their lead.
- •Sean Manaea pitched seven scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts.
- •Next game for the Pirates is against the Marlins on August 10.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ Jared Jones shares frustrations after dreadful outing vs Mets
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jones, Pirates routed by Mets for 6th straight series loss
"Jared Jones and the Pirates were clobbered 11-1 by the Mets in Sunday’s rubber match at PNC Park for the team’s sixth straight series loss.
"Jared Jones is in a brutal slump after putting up another dreadful start, this time in an 11-1 loss for the Pirates vs. the Mets.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:23 AMPirates’ Jared Jones shares frustrations after dreadful outing vs Mets
Jared Jones is in a brutal slump after putting up another dreadful start, this time in an 11-1 loss for the Pirates vs. the Mets.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:51 PMJones, Pirates routed by Mets for 6th straight series loss
Jared Jones and the Pirates were clobbered 11-1 by the Mets in Sunday’s rubber match at PNC Park for the team’s sixth straight series loss.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 AMRays’ Kevin Cash names his Game 4 starter after Friday’s postponement
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 11:40 PMALCS Game 4 Part Deux GDT: Get a Dome, Morans!!!!
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 11:39 PMBig Cleveland sports day: Browns, Guardians to play back-to-back on Sunday
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 9:09 PMMLB playoff TV schedule, where to watch, updated postseason bracket
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:03 PMYankees Center Field Dilemma Points To Oneil Cruz Trade- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:12 PMMariners manager candidate backs out of running for lesser job with Phillies
