Pirates lose series to Mets, offense struggles despite bullpen improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped two of three games against the New York Mets at PNC Park. After a 6-4 loss on Friday, the Pirates bounced back with a 9-0 shutout in Saturday's game, only to be defeated 11-1 in the series finale on Sunday. The team has now lost six straight series and has only won back-to-back games once in the last two weeks, leaving them four games under.500. Despite recent improvements in the bullpen, the offense has struggled significantly, ranking near the bottom in several offensive categories this month. The Pirates are set to face the Miami Marlins next as they seek to end their slump.
- •Pirates lost two of three to Mets; series held at PNC Park.
- •Pittsburgh was defeated 6-4, won 9-0, then lost 11-1.
- •Offense ranks 25th in batting average and 27th in OPS this month.
- •Bullpen showed improvement, combining for one run allowed in first two games.
- •Next up for Pirates are the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
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