Mets' Bullpen Struggles Cost Series Split Against Pirates

Manager Carlos Mendoza's decision to pull Christian Scott early backfires as New York's bullpen falters in a critical sixth inning.

Christian Scott was removed after 77 pitches, despite pitching well with two outs in the sixth inning.
Eric Orze, making his MLB debut, and Adrian Houser struggled, allowing multiple runs in a disastrous inning.
The Mets' bullpen has been consistently problematic, with a 7.85 ERA since June 23.
Mendoza's decision was influenced by Scott's pitch count and recent workload, aiming to protect the young pitcher.
The Mets finished their road trip with a 4-4 record, highlighting ongoing challenges in closing out games.