Mets rout Pirates 11-1 in series finale behind Manaea's strong start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 in the rubber match on Sunday. After being shut out the previous day, the Mets' offense responded with 15 hits, highlighted by Bo Bichette's five-hit game and Luis Robert Jr.'s four RBI. Sean Manaea threw seven innings, allowing just one run while striking out 11 batters. The Mets will continue their road trip with a series against the Atlanta Braves starting Monday night.
- •Mets scored 11 runs on 15 hits in Pittsburgh.
- •Bo Bichette went 5-for-5 with three RBI.
- •Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs.
- •Sean Manaea pitched seven innings, allowing one run and striking out 11.
- •Mets face the Braves in their next series beginning Monday.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Manaea dominates as Mets crush Pirates
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Manaea shines, Mets' offense delivers in 11-1 rout of Pirates in rubber game
"The Mets had everything working in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates and won the rubber game, 11-1.
"The Mets continue to show flashes of respectability following the trade deadline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:45 PMSean Manaea dominates as Mets crush Pirates
The Mets continue to show flashes of respectability following the trade deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:39 PMSean Manaea shines, Mets' offense delivers in 11-1 rout of Pirates in rubber game
The Mets had everything working in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates and won the rubber game, 11-1.
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