Mets' Bold Base-Running Fails in Pittsburgh

It's March 30th.

This is New York Metz News Today, AI-powered updates on your team.

I'm Corey with the story.

The Metz dropped a heartbreaker to the pirates.

Four three and ten innings, after striking out 16 times on offense.

They had a shot to win it late, but Richard Love Lady stumbled in the top of the tent,

letting Pittsburgh pull ahead.

Earlier this week, the Metz burned through their bullpen after Nolan McLean started with

Waskar Brasovan, Sean Manea, and Luke Weaver all seeing action.

Star closer, Devin Williams and Brooks Raleigh sat out, unavailable after pitching Saturday

Williams through 19 pitches, Raleigh 11.

Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed they were off-limits to avoid overuse.

In the bottom of the 10th, down 4-2, with nobody out and runners on first and second,

Juan Soto ripped a double to left center.

Francisco Alvarez scored easy from second, but new third base coach Tim Leipers sent

Francisco Lindor home from first, and he got nailed at the played by.

A mile.

Mendoza and Lindor, back the aggressive call post-game.

Lindor said he thought he'd score on the hit, while Mendoza explained it fit their plan

to test Pittsburgh's defense all series.

They had the 3-4-5 hitters up, but the relay beat them.

That mis-Q left Soto stranded as the tying run, and the Metz couldn't rally.

Tough loss, but they're pushing that bold base running vibe, moving forward.