Mets secure fourth straight victory, 6-4 over Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night, marking their fourth consecutive win. Marcus Semien highlighted the offense with a three-run homer, contributing to a four-run third inning that put the Mets ahead 5-0. Rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings, allowing four hits. The Pirates mounted a late comeback, scoring two runs in the seventh and ninth innings, but baserunning mistakes hindered their efforts. Mets rookie Carson Benge exited the game due to left wrist soreness after an earlier collision with the wall. The Mets will face Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler on Saturday night.
- •Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, his 14th of the season.
- •Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings, striking out three batters.
- •Mets led 5-0 after a four-run third inning.
- •Pirates scored two runs in the seventh and ninth but fell short.
- •Saturday's matchup features Mets RHP Robert Stock against Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Semien and Zac Thornton lead Mets to their 4th straight victory, 6-4 over sliding Pirates
"Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Semien’s second homer in two games and 14th of the season, a drive to left-center off Carmen Mlodzinski, capped a four-run third that put the Mets ahead 5-0. New York, last in the NL East, swept a three-game series in Cleveland before busing to Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
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