Marcus Semien’s three-run homer and Zac Thornton’s strong pitching performance led the New York Mets to a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, marking their fourth consecutive win. The Mets are now matching a season high for wins.
The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at PNC Park on Friday evening. Rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings, contributing significantly to the Mets’ success. Semien capped off a four-run third inning with his 14th home run of the season – a drive to left-center off Carmen Mlodzinski – which put New York ahead 5-0.
The Mets have been on a roll recently, having just completed a three-game sweep in Cleveland before traveling to Pittsburgh Thursday night. This win over the Pirates extends their current winning streak to four games, matching their season high. The team, currently last in the NL East division, is showing signs of improvement with these recent victories.
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