Mets rout Pirates 11-1 behind Bichette, Robert Jr., and Manaea

The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday, powered by a dominant offensive performance and a stellar pitching display. Bo Bichette led the charge, going a perfect 5-5 at the plate with a three-run double and scoring three times. Luis Robert Jr. contributed significantly with a home run and four RBIs, while Francisco Álvarez also went deep.

Sean Manaea was exceptional on the mound for the Mets, pitching seven solid innings and recording 11 strikeouts, the most by a New York starter this season. He allowed just one earned run on three hits and issued no walks. The Mets' offense backed him up, collecting 15 hits to the Pirates' 4. Bichette's bases-loaded double in the fourth inning extended the Mets' lead to 8-1, and Álvarez added a solo homer in the fifth.

Despite being last in the standings, the Mets improved to 5-1 on their current nine-game road trip. This victory came after a shutout loss the previous night. The team's recent performance suggests a positive turnaround following a series of player trades before the deadline.

Pirates starter Jared Jones struggled, giving up eight runs and six hits in just over three innings. He also issued three walks and hit two batters. Pittsburgh has now lost five of its last six games.