Baty hits tiebreaking homer in 7th inning to send Mets past Pirates 2-1

Brett Baty's seventh-inning homer lifted the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Brandon Nimmo's early RBI double set the tone for the Mets, who improved to 28-15 and are now 13 games over . 500 for the first time this season. Despite multiple opportunities, the Pirates could not convert, finishing 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position, a trend that has persisted for 19 games. Mitch Keller, the hard-luck loser, pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs and striking out eight.

Closer Edwin Díaz secured his ninth save, striking out Bryan Reynolds and inducing a groundout from Joey Bart to end the game. The Mets demonstrated dominance at home, now boasting a 17-4 record and having won 11 of their last 12 against the Pirates at Citi Field. Baty's homer was his fifth of the season, marking his significant contribution since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Pittsburgh's struggles continue as they sit at the bottom of the division, with center fielder Oneil Cruz sidelined due to injury.