The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game series sweep by the New York Mets following a 4-0 win last night. The Bucs had two home runs in the game. Rookie Matt Gorski hit a two-run home run in the second inning. Jared Triolo hit a two-run round-tripper in the fifth inning.
Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter struggled with five walks in 3-2/3rd innings, but four relievers helped complete the Bucs fourth shutout of the season.
The struggles continue for Pirates All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who is mired in an 0-for-21 slump. He has two hits over his last 45 at-bats, and has dropped his season average to .194. He even dropped a fly ball last night.
The Pirates played the series with the Mets without centerfielder Oneil Cruz has missed four straight games with lower back tightness.
The Bucs are off today and open a three-game series in Philadelphia Friday night.
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