The New York Mets (48–35) look to even the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (33–50) in a Saturday afternoon clash at PNC Park. With both teams aiming to reverse recent struggles, this National League showdown offers intriguing betting angles, fantasy value, and playoff implications.
Game Details
| Matchup | New York Mets @ Pittsburgh Pirates |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, June 28, 2025 |
| Time | 6:40 PM ET |
| Venue | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA |
| TV/Streaming | SportsNet NY, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.tv |
Projected Starting Pitchers
Mets: David Peterson (LHP)
- Record: 5–3
- ERA: 2.98
- WHIP: 1.24
- Strikeouts: 78 in 90.2 IP
- Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. Braves
- Trend: 14 of 15 starts with 3 ER or fewer
Pirates: Mitch Keller (RHP)
- Record: 1–10
- ERA: 4.02
- WHIP: 1.22
- Strikeouts: 73 in 94 IP
- Last Start: 5.2 IP, 3 R (2 ER) vs. Rangers
- Trend: Pirates average just 2.25 runs in his starts
Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 20 HR, .256 AVG – elite power, 3 HR in last 7 games
- Pete Alonso: .292 AVG, 18 HR, 65 RBI – 8 doubles, 4 HR vs. PIT in career
- Brandon Nimmo: .333 AVG over last 10 games, OBP machine
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Oneil Cruz: 13 HR, 10 2B – explosive bat, but high K rate
- Bryan Reynolds: 11-for-39 (.282) in last 10 games, 5 doubles
- Nick Gonzales: 6-game hit streak, emerging as a contact threat
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Mets | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 48–35 (2nd NL East) | 33–50 (5th NL Central) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 4–6 |
| Team ERA | 4.12 | 4.86 |
| Batting Average | .244 | .229 |
| Home Runs | 109 | 91 |
| Road/Home Record | 19–23 (road) | 21–21 (home) |
Game Odds
New York Mets – 149
Pittsburgh Pirates 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
