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Marcus Semien and Zac Thornton Lead Mets to Their 4th Straight Victory, 6-4 over Sliding Pirates
Marcus Semien’s second homer in two games and Zac Thornton’s five scoreless innings helped New York match a season high with its fourth straight win.
On Friday, the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at PNC Park, matching a season-high fourth straight win. Second baseman Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings to secure the victory.
Pittsburgh starter Carmen Mlodzinski returned to the rotation replacing injured Mitch Keller, while the Mets carried momentum from sweeping a three-game series in Cleveland before arriving Thursday night.
Mets rookie Carson Benge and Francisco Lindor drove in runs to build a 6-0 lead early. Benge left the game with left wrist soreness after colliding with the wall during a defensive play in the fourth inning.
The Pirates scored runs in the seventh and ninth innings against closer Devin Williams, but costly baserunning mistakes in both rallies prevented a comeback and sealed the Mets' victory.
On Saturday night, Mets RHP Robert Stock faces rookie RHP Bubba Chandler at PNC Park. The Pirates seek to snap their four-game losing streak while the Mets aim to extend their winning momentum.