Paul Skenes pitched like the ace he is against the New York Mets' star-studded lineup on Monday, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen and offense came up short in the 4-3 loss.

Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.

With the Mets trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Acuña followed center fielder Tyrone Taylor, who was in scoring position after being hit by a pitch and then stealing second. Acuña slapped an outside slurve, bouncing it past the pitcher and pulling the first baseman into the infield.

The Pirates (14-28) will try and rebound following a tough loss when they take on the Mets (27-15) in the second game of the series on Tuesday night.

Its Tuesday, May 13 and the Pirates (14-28) are in Queens to take on the Mets (27-15). Mitch Keller is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Kodai Senga for New York. The Mets claimed the series opener last night,

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Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 1.16 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 35 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to the New York Mets looking to break a six-game road losing streak. New York has gone 16-4 in home games and 27-15 overall.