The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the New York Mets with a resounding 9-1 victory, with key contributions from both hitters and pitchers. Mets starter David Peterson struggled once again, allowing five earned runs in just 4.2 innings, while Pirates starter Mitch Keller delivered an impressive outing, yielding only one run over 5.1 innings.

Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds provided a significant spark, smashing a three-run homer in the sixth inning to extend the lead after the Pirates had already capitalized on Peterson’s early missteps. The Mets, now facing a challenging situation, aim to rebound in the second game of the series as they prepare to send Paul Blackburn to the mound against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter.