Mets face Pirates in series opener tonight in Pittsburgh
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Mets are set to open a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates today at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM EDT. The Mets enter this matchup looking to maintain momentum from their current road trip. Both teams have unveiled their lineups, with Zac Thornton starting for the Mets and Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound for the Pirates. Fans can tune in to the game on WPIX or Audacy Mets Radio.
- •Mets lineup includes Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette.
- •Pirates lineup features Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM EDT.
- •Game broadcast available on WPIX and Audacy Mets Radio.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/9/26
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/8/26
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/7/26
"The Mets look to keep rolling on this road trip as they open a weekend series in Pittsburgh.
"Robert Stock gets another start for the Mets as they look to extend their winning streak.
"Sean Manaea gets the start as the Mets try to steal a series from the Pirates
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:35 PMMets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/9/26
Sean Manaea gets the start as the Mets try to steal a series from the Pirates
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:40 PMMets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/8/26
Robert Stock gets another start for the Mets as they look to extend their winning streak.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:40 PMMets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/7/26
The Mets look to keep rolling on this road trip as they open a weekend series in Pittsburgh.
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