New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Preview - June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates on 2025-06-29 12:35PM ET

The New York Mets (48-36, second in the NL East) are set to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-50, fifth in the NL Central) in an MLB game scheduled for Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 12:35 PM ET in Pittsburgh.

Game Details

The pitching matchup features Frankie Montas for the Mets, who holds a 0-0 record with a 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and five strikeouts. For the Pirates, Mike Burrows is expected to take the mound with a 1-2 record, a 4.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts.

Current odds have the Mets as favorites at -157, with the Pirates at +132. The over/under for total runs is set at 9 1/2.

Matchup Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to extend their three-game home winning streak when they host the New York Mets. The Pirates have a home record of 22-21 and their team ERA of 3.81 ranks sixth in the National League.

The New York Mets come into the game with a 19-24 road record. Overall, they have the 10th-best team on-base percentage in Major League Baseball at .324.

This game marks the sixth meeting between the two teams this season. The Pirates currently hold a 3-2 lead in the season series.

Top Performers

For the Pirates, Oneil Cruz has been a key contributor, hitting 13 home runs, drawing 43 walks, and driving in 31 runs while batting .205. Nick Gonzales has been hot recently, going 16 for 42 with three doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI over his last 10 games.

Juan Soto leads the Mets offense with 20 home runs and a .508 slugging percentage. Brandon Nimmo has also performed well over the last 10 games, batting 13 for 37 with two home runs and four RBI.

Recent Form

Over their last 10 games, the Pirates have a 5-5 record with a .278 batting average and a 4.30 ERA, outscoring their opponents by five runs.

The Mets have struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. They have a .240 batting average and a 6.14 ERA during this stretch, being outscored by 24 runs.

Injury Report

Pirates Injuries

Ryan Borucki (back), Endy Rodriguez (elbow), Colin Holderman (thumb), Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder), Justin Lawrence (elbow), Tim Mayza (shoulder), Jared Jones (elbow), Johan Oviedo (elbow).

Mets Injuries

Griffin Canning (achilles), Jesse Winker (side), Jose Siri (shin), Max Kranick (elbow), Tylor Megill (elbow), Kodai Senga (hamstring), Brooks Raley (elbow), Danny Young (elbow), A.J. Minter (lat), Sean Manaea (oblique), Nick Madrigal (shoulder), Drew Smith (elbow), Christian Scott (elbow).

In summary

The New York Mets face the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 29, 2025, at 12:35 PM ET in Pittsburgh. The Mets enter with a 48-36 record, while the Pirates are 34-50. Frankie Montas pitches for New York against Mike Burrows for Pittsburgh. The Pirates lead the season series 3-2 and are seeking their third straight home win. Key players include Juan Soto for the Mets and Oneil Cruz for the Pirates. The Mets are favored, but the Pirates have a better recent record (5-5) compared to the Mets (3-7).

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