The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets continue their three-game series at Citi Field in Queens, New York. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Pittsburgh Pirates (14-28, 5th in NL Central)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 5-15
- Batting Average: .220 (28th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Oneil Cruz – Eight home runs, 18 RBIs, 16 stolen bases.
- Bryan Reynolds – Five home runs, 19 RBIs, batting .241.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes – 37 hits, three doubles, one home run, eight walks.
New York Mets (27-15, 1st in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Loss, Win, Win
- Home Record: 16-4
- Batting Average: .255 (10th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Pete Alonso – Nine home runs, 34 RBIs, batting .320.
- Francisco Lindor – Nine home runs, 26 RBIs, batting .275.
- Juan Soto – Eight home runs, 30 walks, batting .285.
Pitching Matchup
- Pirates: Paul Skenes (RHP, 3-4, 2.77 ERA) – Has a 0.95 WHIP and averages 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Mets: David Peterson (LHP, 2-2, 3.52 ERA) – Has a 1.38 WHIP and averages 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Pirates’ Strategy: Pittsburgh needs Skenes to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Peterson’s inconsistencies.
- Mets’ Strategy: New York has been dominant at home, and their power-hitting lineup matches up well against right-handed pitching.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 7.5
New York Mets – 245
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
