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In a closely contested MLB series opener, the New York Mets tied the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 3-3 after six innings, thanks to a game-tying RBI double from DJ Stewart. The Mets then took the lead in the seventh inning when Pete Alonso scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Pirates' pitcher Jose Hernandez. Jeff McNeil also contributed with an RBI double. This victory marked the Mets' return to a .500 win-loss record and was their third consecutive win, improving their season record to nine wins in the last 12 games.
Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the #Mets beat the Pirates on Tuesday night. https://t.co/Y5CUICpNTp
Mets overcome Pirates, Jones for 9th win in 12 games https://t.co/4EiQoigeT9
#Mets' Pete Alonso scores go-ahead run on balk in seventh to beat Pirates for club's third straight win | @AnthonyRieber https://t.co/J2bssm4LC0
The Mets are back to .500 after beating the Pirates in the series opener. @petersblendorio https://t.co/WgBLviGts3
Mets pitchers allowed three runs in the top of the sixth. Their hitters roared back with three of their own in the bottom of the inning, including a game-tying RBI double from DJ Stewart. Mets 3, Pirates 3 after six.