First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET, with coverage on SNY, ATTP, and MLB.tv.
| Matchup | New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, June 29 – 1:35 p.m. ET | ||
| Venue | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Broadcast | SNY, ATTP, MLB.tv | ||
This is the series finale of a three-game set. The Pirates took the opener 9–1, while the Mets are looking to bounce back and avoid a series loss.
Team Form & Trends
New York Mets (48–36, 1st in NL East)
- Recent Form: 3–1 in last 4 games as favorites
- Offensive Leaders:
- Juan Soto: .333 AVG, 4 HR, 5 RBI in last 5 games
- Pete Alonso: .292 AVG, 65 RBI – 14th in MLB HR rankings
- Team Trends:
- 67.2% win rate when favored this season
- 5–5 ATS in last 10 games
Pittsburgh Pirates (33–51, 5th in NL Central)
- Recent Form: 2–4 in last 6 games as underdogs
- Offensive Leaders:
- Oneil Cruz: 13 HR – leads team, ranks 39th in MLB
- Bryan Reynolds: Key run producer with consistent contact hitting
- Team Trends:
- 38.6% win rate as underdogs
- 8 of last 10 games have gone Over the total
Projected Starting Pitchers
New York Mets: Tylor Megill (RHP)
- Record: 4–4 ERA: 4.12 WHIP: 1.31
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K vs Braves
- Trend: Mets have won 3 of his last 4 starts
Pittsburgh Pirates: Bailey Falter (LHP)
- Record: 3–7 ERA: 4.76 WHIP: 1.38
- Last Start: 5.1 IP, 3 ER vs Brewers
- Trend: Pirates are 2–6 in his last 8 starts
Key Matchups to Watch
- Juan Soto vs. Falter: Soto is red-hot and crushes lefties (.310 AVG vs LHP)
- Oneil Cruz vs. Megill: Cruz has 3 HR in last 7 games and thrives on fastballs
- Bullpen Battle: Mets’ bullpen ERA (3.71) ranks 8th in MLB; Pirates’ pen sits at 4.45
Head-to-Head & Betting Insights
- Mets have won 7 of last 10 meetings vs Pirates
- Over is 8–2 in last 10 Pirates games
- Mets are 20–9 when favored by -154 or more
Game Odds
New York Mets – 154
Pittsburgh Pirates 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025
