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The New York Mets (51-66) bring a four-game winning streak into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates (57-61) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Mets vs. Pirates: Aug. 8, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- TV: SportsNet PT and SNY
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
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Mets vs. Pirates Starting Pitchers
| Pirates: Bubba Chandler (RHP) | Mets: Robert Stock (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 1 |
| 4-8 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 4.49 | ERA | 1.80 |
| 5.0 | IP/Start | 5.0 |
| 1.414 | WHIP | 0.600 |
| 8.0 | K/9 | 7.2 |
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Mets vs. Pirates Team Stats
- The Pirates rank 11th in MLB action with 143 total home runs.
- The Mets rank 12th in Major League Baseball with 141 home runs.
- Pittsburgh has the third-best batting average in the majors (.257).
- New York's .235 batting average ranks 25th in the majors this season.
- The Pirates are the third-highest scoring team in the majors, averaging 5.0 runs per game (592 total).
- The Mets have scored 488 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Hitters To Watch In Mets vs. Pirates
Pirates
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 118 | .267 | .377 | .442 | 15 | 63 | 116 |
| Brandon Lowe | 109 | .254 | .320 | .483 | 24 | 73 | 110 |
| Nick Gonzales | 112 | .311 | .364 | .402 | 6 | 50 | 132 |
| Spencer Horwitz | 80 | .271 | .373 | .436 | 10 | 37 | 72 |
| Jake Mangum | 88 | .295 | .350 | .370 | 3 | 25 | 91 |
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Mets
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Benge | 111 | .270 | .330 | .412 | 13 | 46 | 114 |
| Bo Bichette | 116 | .256 | .300 | .369 | 11 | 56 | 119 |
| Marcus Semien | 98 | .215 | .274 | .367 | 14 | 40 | 75 |
| A.J. Ewing | 76 | .269 | .336 | .407 | 7 | 28 | 74 |
| Francisco Lindor | 59 | .232 | .317 | .421 | 10 | 29 | 54 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Pirates Games
- Aug. 8: vs. Mets, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Aug. 9: vs. Mets, 1:35 p.m. ET
- Aug. 11: at Marlins, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Aug. 12: at Marlins, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Aug. 13: at Marlins, 1:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 14: vs. Red Sox, 6:40 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Mets Games
- Aug. 8: at Pirates, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Aug. 9: at Pirates, 1:35 p.m. ET
- Aug. 10: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Aug. 11: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Aug. 12: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Aug. 14: vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. ET