The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night, with dominant performances on both sides of the ball. Bubba Chandler struck out five over six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits according to ESPN, while the Pirates' offense provided ample run support.
Nick Gonzales drove in three runs for Pittsburgh, and Jake Mangum had three hits in the victory. The shutout ended a four-game skid for the Pirates and halted a modest winning streak for the Mets.
The loss was marked by a difficult second start for Robert Stock, the Mets' pitcher. In three innings, Stock gave up eight earned runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and five walks, per Amazin' Avenue. Stock acknowledged the struggles after the game, saying "When I got fatigued, I didn't battle through it," according to Yahoo Sports. The performance contrasted sharply with his impressive debut.