Mets Rally in 11th, Top Pirates in Extra-Innings Thriller

NEW YORK (Interstat) — Luis Robert Jr. launched a three-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday afternoon, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

The Mets, who won their season opener Thursday, moved to 2-0. The Pirates fell to 0-2.

After a scoreless duel through nine innings, both teams plated a run in the 10th. Pittsburgh took a 2-1 lead in the top of the 11th on Bryan Reynolds’ RBI single, but Robert connected off Hunter Barco with two on in the bottom half to end the 3-hour, 22-minute contest before 37,183 fans.

Richard Lovelady earned the win in relief. Barco took the loss. Pittsburgh out-hit New York 12-6.