New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates Preview - June 28, 2025

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates Game Preview

The New York Mets (48-35, second in the NL East) take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-50, fifth in the NL Central) on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT in Pittsburgh.

Series Context

The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a 1-0 lead heading into the second game of the series against the New York Mets. Pittsburgh has a 21-21 record at home and a 33-50 overall record. The Pirates are 12-34 in games where they have allowed at least one home run.

New York holds a 48-35 overall record and is 19-23 in road games. The Mets have a 22-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

This matchup on Saturday is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The season series is currently tied 2-2.

Probable Pitchers

Mets: Paul Blackburn (0-2, 6.62 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)

Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-3, 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)

Betting Information

The Mets are -144 favorites, with the Pirates at +122. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.

Top Performers

For the Pirates, Oneil Cruz has recorded 10 doubles, a triple, and 13 home runs. Bryan Reynolds is 11 for 39 with five doubles, a home run, and three RBI over the past 10 games.

For the Mets, Juan Soto has 14 doubles and 20 home runs. Brandon Nimmo is 12 for 36 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Pirates: In their last 10 games, the Pirates have gone 4-6 with a .259 batting average and a 4.86 ERA, being outscored by six runs.

Mets: In their last 10 games, the Mets have gone 3-7 with a .228 batting average and a 5.61 ERA, being outscored by 22 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 28, 2025, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates lead the season series 1-0 entering this game, with the overall season series tied 2-2. Key players include Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds for the Pirates, and Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo for the Mets. Bailey Falter is the probable pitcher for Pittsburgh, while Paul Blackburn is expected to start for New York. The Mets are the betting favorites for the contest.

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