Overview

• Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds hit consecutive two-run doubles in a six-run eighth inning to propel Pittsburgh to a 9-2 win Saturday.
• Four Pirates relievers combined for 7⅓ scoreless innings after the rain delay to stifle New York’s offense.
• Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the fourth inning for arguing balls and strikes, marking his first ejection of the season.
• The back-to-back victories give Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead in the weekend series and a 3-2 edge in the season series heading into Sunday’s finale.
• New York has lost 12 of its last 15 games as pitching injuries and lineup inconsistency weaken its bid to avoid a sweep.