Brett Baty hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets held off the punchless Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

The Mets finally stopped hitting the snooze button for Sunday’s early start time at the beginning of the eighth inning.

The New York Mets (26-15) wrapped up their series against the Chicago Cubs (23-18) with a 6-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, using a four-run eighth inning to break open a tight game and claim the rubber match.

The New York Mets won their second straight series with Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to many contributors on both sides of the ball. Mark Vientos hit a homer and an RBI single, while Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo also went yard.

Juan Soto is in the midst of a seven-game stretch in which he’s gone 9-for-26 with six extra-base hits and six walks in his last 33 plate appearances.

Starling Marte’s walk-off hit in the 10th inning completed the New York Mets’ three-game sweep of the Phillies, 4-3. It marked the Phillies’ seventh straight loss at the ballpark, including the 2024 postseason.

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Brett Baty hit the tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who continued surging with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.