Mets vs Pirates Picks and Prediction – 6/28/2025

Scenic PNC Park will play host to a Saturday afternoon MLB clash between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Mets (48-35) have dropped eight of their last 11 games and are tied with Philadelphia atop the NL East Division standings. Last night, OF Juan Soto’s 20th home run of the year was all the offense New York could muster during an ugly 9-1 road loss against Pittsburgh. 

Thirty-one year old righty Paul Blackburn (0-2 6.62 ERA) is not a serviceable starting option for the Mets. Through 17 plus innings, Blackburn has been roughed up for 24 hits and 14 runs (13 ER). 

The Pittsburgh Pirates have split their first 42 home games and are trying to climb out of the NL Central Division cellar. During Friday’s home victory, OF Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a three-run blast to power the usually pedestrian Pittsburgh offense. SP Mitch Keller (2-10) allowed one run across five plus solid frames to earn the win for the Pirates, who improved to 33-50 on the year. 

Twenty-eight year old southpaw Bailey Falter (6-3 3.59 ERA) has been quietly pitching well for the Pirates. Last time out, Falter (5.1 IP) gave up six hits and three runs during an 8-3 home victory versus Texas. 

New York OF Jesse Winker (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Sunday. Through 83 games, New York ranks 6th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. For the season, Pittsburgh ranks 29th in OPS and 29th in runs scored. Take the Mets to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 6-3.