Mets torch Paul Skenes, beat Pirates in opener
Published on March 26, 2026.
The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day, thanks to Brett Baty's three-run triple and rookie Carson Benge's back-to-back home runs. The victory improves the Mets' baseball-best Opening Day record to 42-23. The Pirates' loss was further exacerbated by the loss of their Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. The Mets' five newcomers combined for the win to go 6-for-19 with five walks.
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