Every member of the Mets' lineup today aside from Francisco Lindor had an RBI
Instead of driving in a run, Lindor was on base three times and scored each time he was on base
The new-look Mets start 2026 with an 11-7 win. Carson Benge going deep was the feel good moment, but what really stood out was the team's overall offensive approach. Tough at-bat after tough at-bat. That’s the identity they want. Good start.
FINAL: Mets 11, Pirates 7
WP: Freddy Peralta
LP: Paul Skenes
📰 Behind a relentless offense, the new-look Mets knocked Skenes out in the first inning and didn't stop pressuring the rest of the day.
📊 Record: 1-0
📈 Streak: W1
🏃♂️ Pace: 162-0
Next: Saturday vs. PIT, 4:10 p.m.
The Mets are 1-0.
New York knocked Paul Skenes out in the first and tacked on more runs late, defeating the Pirates 11-7.
We got a glimpse of what could make this new-look lineup special this year. Quality at-bats throughout with a deep order that isn't reliant on the home run ball.
Freddy Peralta was bit by the home run ball early, but got the win, pounding the zone with seven strikeouts and no walks.