The New York Mets arrive at PNC Park on a three-game winning streak after sweeping the Cleveland Guardians, but they will be without star outfielder Juan Soto, who is sidelined with a calf injury. Rookie left-hander Zac Thornton gets the start for New York despite allowing seven earned runs over his last five outings. The Mets (50-66) are 25-32 on the road this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60) counter with Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.76 ERA), who will make a spot start with Mitch Keller on the injured list.
First pitch from PNC Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh is -131 on the money line (risk $131 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Pirates odds, with New York at +118. The over/under for total runs is 8. Before making any Mets vs. Pirates picks, or MLB predictions, you NEED to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
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