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Mets crush Pirates 11-1 as Bichette goes 5-for-5

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–1 on August 9, 2026 at PNC Park.
Bo Bichette went 5-for-5 with a bases-loaded double and three RBIs.
Sean Manaea pitched seven innings, allowed one run, struck out 11 and lowered his ERA to 4.13.
The win moved the Mets to a 5-1 road record and to 52-67 overall.

History

Historical Context

The Mets’ 2026 11–1 win over Pittsburgh echoes their 1969 turnaround, when expansion club manager Gil Hodges guided a team that had never finished above ninth to a 100-win, 100-62 season and a World Series title over Baltimore. Acquired in 1967, pitcher Tom Seaver anchored that “Miracle Mets” run, the franchise’s first championship and a template for later comebacks.

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Story summary

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–1 on August 9, 2026 at PNC Park.
Bo Bichette went 5-for-5 with a bases-loaded double and three RBIs.
Sean Manaea pitched seven innings, allowed one run, struck out 11 and lowered his ERA to 4.13.
The win moved the Mets to a 5-1 road record and to 52-67 overall.

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