At PNC Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (four straight defeats) face the New York Mets (two setbacks in a row) at 6:35 PM ET.
The Mets are away from home and heavy favorites (-325) against the Pirates (+270). Mitch Keller gets the start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but there’s been no pitching decision announced by the New York Mets yet.
The Mets lost 7-1 against the Nationals Tuesday, with Carlos Carrasco getting credited with the loss. He threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out two. Jeff McNeil went 2-for-2 with an RBI to lead the Mets offensively.
The Pirates were handed a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays Tuesday. Oneil Cruz (1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Duane Underwood Jr. got the loss on the mound after going one inning, giving up one earned run on four hits.