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Mets overpower Pirates in series finale with 11-1 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:12 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Mets overpower Pirates in series finale with 11-1 victory

Summary

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 in Pittsburgh on August 9, 2026. Bo Bichette led the offense with a perfect 5-for-5 game, including two doubles and three RBIs. Sean Manaea pitched effectively, allowing only one run over seven innings and striking out a season-high 11 batters. The Mets scored runs in multiple innings, taking advantage of an early pitching collapse from Pirates' starter Jared Jones. After winning the series, the Mets, now 52-67, move on to face the Atlanta Braves in a new series beginning Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Bichette goes 5-for-5 with three RBIs.
•Manaea allows one run in seven innings, striking out 11.
•Mets scored four runs in the fourth inning.
•Pirates managed only three hits off Manaea.
•Next, Mets face Braves in Atlanta on Monday.

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9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mets offense explodes for 11-1 win over Pirates to take series

What they're saying

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PITTSBURGH — When Bo Bichette signed with the New York Mets, he put immense pressure on himself to win. The converted third baseman has practically blamed himself for the club’s 2026 failings, saying if he had played better in the first half, maybe the Mets’ fortunes would have been better. In what appears to be a reversal of fortunes from Saturday — and from the first half of the season, for ...
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