The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.New York went 83-79 overall and 49-32 at home last season. The Mets averaged 3.1 extra base hits per game, including 1.4 home runs.Pittsburgh had a 71-91 record overall and a 27-54 record on the road last season. The Pirates slugged .350 with a .655 OPS as a team in the 2025 season.Starting pitchers are Mitch Keller for the Pittsburgh and David Peterson for the Mets.First pitch 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field, in Queens, New York.

NEW YORK —

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

New York went 83-79 overall and 49-32 at home last season. The Mets averaged 3.1 extra base hits per game, including 1.4 home runs.

Pittsburgh had a 71-91 record overall and a 27-54 record on the road last season. The Pirates slugged .350 with a .655 OPS as a team in the 2025 season.

Starting pitchers are Mitch Keller for the Pittsburgh and David Peterson for the Mets.

First pitch 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field, in Queens, New York.