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Pete Alonso’s Walk-Off Secures Mets’ Comeback Win Over Pirates

The Mets rallied in the seventh and ninth innings, overcoming defensive lapses and capitalizing on key moments to defeat Pittsburgh 4-3 at Citi Field.

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Overview

  • Pete Alonso delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, scoring Francisco Lindor to seal the Mets’ 4-3 victory over the Pirates.
  • Rookie Paul Skenes and Mets starter David Peterson each pitched six innings of one-run ball, with Skenes striking out six and Peterson fanning seven.
  • The Mets scored twice in the seventh inning, highlighted by Juan Soto’s RBI groundout and Luisangel Acuña’s daring run home on Alonso’s infield single.
  • Brandon Nimmo’s leaping catch in the eighth robbed Joey Bart of a potential home run, preserving the Mets’ slim lead at the time.
  • Despite defensive errors in the ninth, including a misplay by Lindor, the Mets recovered with clutch hitting to secure their fourth walk-off win of the season.