In a pivotal matchup, Paul Skenes leads the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets in Queens. The Pirates come in with recent momentum after winning two of three against the Atlanta Braves, including a thrilling last-minute victory where Joey Bart drove in the game's winning run. Meanwhile, the Mets aim to build on their success after taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, fueled by power performances from players like Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.

Skenes, last year's NL Rookie of the Year, is looking to break the Pirates' five-game road losing streak. The Mets have been dominant at home, winning 10 of their last 13 games. In this game, Skenes faces off against David Peterson, who has also been solid on the mound.