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The Pittsburgh Pirates begin their 2026 season on the road against the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 26. Opening Day always draws attention, an.
The Mets' rotation is "electric." The top five starters and the internal options waiting in the wings to make a playoff run.
They made it through the entirety of spring training and the Grapefruit League season without any major pitching injuries.
The Mets drove Paul Skenes out early then they strained the rest of the Pirates pitching staff in an Opening Day victory on Thursday at Citi Field.
While new Mets ace Freddy Peralta is set to be a free agent after the season, he's keeping any contract extension talk close to the vest.
Paul Skenes was no match for the Mets' balanced offensive approach on Opening Day at Citi Field, where New York's lineup made an early statement on its way to an 11-7 win.
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NY Mets chase Pirates ace Paul Skenes in 1st inning in 11-7 Opening Day victory
The team pulled off an unlikely feat, scoring five runs in the first inning against Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, enroute to an 11-7 victory,