March 29, 2026Updated 9:15 am EDT
The New York Mets have a 2-0 series lead, aiming to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at Citi Field, at 1:40 p.m. ET. Nolan McLean (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 2-0 this season and third in the NL East. Carmen Mlodzinski (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is the expected starter for the Pirates, who are 0-2 and fifth in the NL Central.
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Injury reportsMets
A.J. Minter: 15 Day IL (Lat), Dedniel Nunez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib fracture), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Pirates
Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Juan Soto had 152 hits and an OBP of .396 a season ago.
Francisco Lindor slashed .267/.346/.466 and finished with an OPS of .811.
Brandon Lowe finished last season with 130 hits while batting .256.
Ryan O’Hearn had 133 hits and an OBP of .366.
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