It took the Mets 10 innings to get on the scoreboard, but the result was worth the wait for fans at Citi Field.
Luis Torrens tied the game at 1-1 with a bases-loaded single in his first at-bat of the season, but New York couldn’t find a way to get another run in the frame.
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The Pirates took a 2-1 lead in the top of the 11th inning, setting the stage for a walk-off win.
Luis Robert Jr. stepped up and became the hero, launching a three-run home run to left field to give the Mets a 4-2 win in 11 innings.
It’s Robert’s first HR with his new team, his fourth career walk-off, and second career walk-off home run.
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