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Mets Secure Series Win Over Pirates With Baty's Heroics and Late-Game Resilience

Brett Baty's seventh-inning homer and Kodai Senga's strong start propel the Mets to a 2-1 victory, their second consecutive one-run win at Citi Field.

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Overview

  • Brett Baty hit a decisive solo home run in the seventh inning, his fifth of the season, breaking a 1-1 tie and leading the Mets to a 2-1 win over the Pirates on May 13, 2025.
  • Mets starter Kodai Senga struck out seven and allowed one earned run over 5 2/3 innings, working out of multiple scoring threats to keep the game close.
  • Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller delivered a strong seven-inning performance, giving up just two runs and striking out eight, but took his fifth consecutive loss.
  • The Mets' bullpen, led by Max Kranick, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Díaz, held the Pirates scoreless in the final innings, with Díaz earning his ninth save of the season.
  • With the victory, the Mets improved to 28-15 and maintained their position atop the NL East, while the Pirates fell to 14-29, continuing their struggles in a rebuilding season.