Mets shut out by Pirates as Robert Stock struggles on the mound
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Mets fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on August 8 at PNC Park. Robert Stock struggled significantly, giving up eight runs in three-plus innings. The Mets' offense managed only three hits, all singles, led by Francisco Lindor. The loss snapped New York's four-game winning streak. The teams conclude their three-game series on August 9.
- •Robert Stock allowed eight runs on nine hits and five walks.
- •Bubba Chandler pitched six scoreless innings for Pittsburgh.
- •Mets had three hits, all singles, with no runs scored.
- •The Mets are looking to bounce back in the series finale on August 9.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Robert Stock owns up to rough start vs. Pirates: 'When I got fatigued, I didn’t battle through it'
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Stock struggles, Mets offense shut out in loss to Pirates
"Robert Stock could not duplicate his debut, allowing eight runs as the Mets dropped the second game of their series with the Pirates, 9-0, on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
"Robert Stock made his second start with the Mets on Saturday, and it was the complete opposite of his impressive first start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:15 AMMets' Robert Stock owns up to rough start vs. Pirates: 'When I got fatigued, I didn’t battle through it'
Robert Stock made his second start with the Mets on Saturday, and it was the complete opposite of his impressive first start.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:10 AMRobert Stock struggles, Mets offense shut out in loss to Pirates
Robert Stock could not duplicate his debut, allowing eight runs as the Mets dropped the second game of their series with the Pirates, 9-0, on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
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