PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 9-2, highlighted by Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds’ consecutive two-run doubles during a six-run eighth inning. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, and the team held a players-only meeting after their 12th loss in 15 games; the series concludes Sunday with Mets RHP Frankie Montas facing RHP Mike Burrows.
