The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets face off in the final game of their three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets have won the first two matchups, extending their home winning streak to three games, while the Pirates look to avoid a sweep.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM EDT
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- TV Broadcast: ESPN, SNY, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Team Overview
New York Mets (28-15, 2nd in NL East)
- Win Probability: Favored
- Recent Form: Win-Win-Win-Loss-Win
- Key Players:
- Pete Alonso (9 HR, 15 doubles, .462 slugging)
- Francisco Lindor (13-for-43 in last 10 games, 3 HR, 10 RBI)
- Kodai Senga (starting pitcher, 4-2, 1.16 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Best team ERA in the NL (2.82)
- Strong home record (17-4)
- Clutch hitting in late-game situations
Pittsburgh Pirates (14-29, 5th in NL Central)
- Win Probability: Underdog
- Recent Form: Loss-Loss-Win-Loss-Loss
- Key Players:
- Oneil Cruz (8 HR, .462 slugging)
- Bryan Reynolds (struggling, 2-for-42 in last 10 games)
- Paul Skenes (starting pitcher, 2.18 ERA, 30.8% K-rate)
- Challenges:
- Poor road record (5-16)
- Offensive struggles, ranking 24th in wOBA against left-handed pitchers
- Defensive lapses in previous games
Matchup Breakdown
- Mets’ Edge: New York has dominated the series, outscoring Pittsburgh 7-3 over the first two games. Their pitching staff has been stellar, and Alonso continues to be a force at the plate.
- Pirates’ Hope: Pittsburgh must generate early offense and avoid strikeouts against Senga. Skenes has been solid in his starts, and the Pirates need a strong outing from him to stay competitive.
- X-Factor: Juan Soto has been heating up, hitting safely in seven of his last eight games. His power could be a game-changer for the Mets.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 8
New York Mets – 278
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
