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3/26/2026 Mets Opening Day Box Score: New York Mets 11 Pittsburgh Pirates 7
Francisco Lindor#: SS 0 for 2; 3 runs; 3 walks; Juan Soto: LF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Bo Bichette: 3B 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 3 Ks; Jorge Polanco: 1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 K; Luis Robert Jr.: CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; Brett Baty*: DH 1 for 5; 1 triple; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 2 Ks; Marcus Semien: 2B 2 for 5; 1 double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Carson Benge*: RF 1 for 3; 1 HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Francisco Alvarez: C 2 for 4; 1 HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; Freddy Peralta: (W, 1-0) 5 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 6 hits; 2 HRs; 7 Ks; Tobias Myers: (H, 1) 3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 HR; 1 K; Luis Garcia: 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 2 Ks;
Mets 11 Pirates 7 Post Game Notes - 3/26/2026
Mets: The Mets topped the Pirates, 11-7, in their first game of 2026...The Mets improved to 42-23 all-time on Opening Day, and their .646 winning percentage is best in Major League history...They lost their first eight Opening Day contests and have now won 42 of their last 57...The win snapped their two-game losing streak on Opening Day...The Mets move to 7-2 on Opening Day at Citi Field...The Mets 11 runs scored are tied for the second most runs they’ve scored on Opening Day, only trailing the 1994 team, which scored 12 runs on Opening Day.
- Mets batters drew nine walks and Mets pitchers issued none...It is only the fifth instance in franchise history (last 5/6/21 at STL).
- Their five runs scored in the first inning are the most they've ever scored in the first inning on Opening Day and their 10 plate appearances are their most in a single inning on Opening Day since they had 10 plate appearances in the fifth inning in 2018.
Freddy Peralta (5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 2 HR): He earned his first win as a Met after tossing 5.0 innings and striking out seven...It is his third consecutive Opening Day start, and he has struck out seven or more batters in each of those appearances (also: 2024 8K w/MIL at NYM and 2024 8K w/MIL at NYY)...He is the 39th pitcher in Major League history to have three or more Opening Day starts with seven or more strikeouts...He becomes the fourth pitcher in Mets history to record seven or more strikeouts on Opening Day in their Mets' debut (also: Johan Santana 2008, Pedro Martinez 2005 and Don Cardwell 1967).
Brett Baty (1-5, 3B, 3 RBI, R): Cleared the bases with a three-run triple in the first inning to put the Mets in front 5-2...Marks his third career triple...It is his seventh career game with three or more RBI.
Carson Benge (1-3, HR, RBI, 2 BB, 2 R): Lined a solo homer to right field in the sixth inning...Marked his first career Major League homer and hit...It is the second time that a Met has homered in his Major League Debut on Opening Day (also: Kaz Matsui 4/6/04 at ATL)...He is the 17th player in franchise history whose first career hit was a home run (last: Francisco Alvarez, 10/4/22 vs. WSH)...He becomes just the third Met to reach base three or more times in their debut on Opening Day (also: Rod Gasper 1969 and Kazuo Matsui 2004).
Bo Bichette (0-4, RBI): Collected his first RBI as a Met in his first plate appearance with New York in the first inning to cut the Pirates' lead to 2-1.
Marcus Semien (2-5, 2B, RBI): Hit an RBI double in the first inning to extend the Mets' lead to 5-3...Marked his first hit and RBI as a Met.
Luis Robert Jr. (2-4, 2 RBI, BB, R): Singled home a run in the fourth inning to push the Mets' lead to 6-3...Marked his first hit and RBI as a Met.
Juan Soto (2-4, RBI, BB, R): Reached base safely three times, including an RBI single in the fifth inning...It is the 301st game of his career in which he has reached base three or more times which is the most in the majors since he debuted in 2018.
Francisco Alvarez (2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R): Blasted a solo home run to left field in the sixth inning to push the Mets' lead to 11-5.
Brian Joura Mets360: Gut Reaction: Mets 11, Pirates 7 (3/26/26): "With a matchup of Freddy Peralta and Paul Skenes, it figured to be a pitcher’s duel. But neither starter had a day to remember, with Skenes getting knocked out in the first inning. It’s not that the Mets battered him. Rather it was a case of being more lucky than good. Skenes gave up two walks, a bloop, a bleeder and two balls hit to center that should have been outs but fell for hits, instead."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Pitching becomes afterthought in Mets’ 11-7 Opening Day win over Pirates. "It was a heavyweight prize fight that quickly turned into a slugfest when Brandon Lowe drove one of Peralta’s curveballs over the right field fence in the top of the first inning for a two-run shot. But the Mets quickly delivered the knockout blow to Skenes in the bottom of the frame, scoring five to chase one of the game’s best arms from the game after only 37 pitches."
Laura Albanese Newsday: Opening Day: 3 takeaways from the Mets' win over Paul Skenes and the Pirates. "1. They’re grinders...2. The stage isn’t too big for Carson Benge...3. Luis Robert Jr. is a weapon...Robert’s tools were on display Thursday as he went 2-for-4 with a run, two RBIs and a walk, legged out an infield hit and made a nice stumbling catch in center."
David Lennon Newsday: Mets' Carson Benge enjoys unforgettable MLB debut on Opening Day.
- Mets' new-look offense constructs relentless attack in Opening Day win (MLB.com)
- Mets chase Pirates' Paul Skenes in the first inning in Opening Day win (Newsday)
- Opening Day: 3 takeaways from the Mets' win over Paul Skenes and the Pirates (Newsday)
- Francisco Alvarez comes through on both sides of ball in Mets’ Opening Day win (NYP)
- Pitching becomes afterthought in Mets’ 11-7 Opening Day win over Pirates (NYDN)
- NY Mets vs Pirates highlights from wild Opening Day 2026 win (The Record)
- Mets use five-run first inning to power by Pirates in 11-7 Opening Day win (SNY.tv)
- New-look Mets knock out Skenes in 1st inning and sink Pirates 11-7 in season opener at Citi Field (AP)
Carson Benge News:
- Benge 'kind of blacked out' after belting HR for first MLB hit (MLB.com)
- Carson Benge’s electric Mets debut was ‘everything and more’ (NYP)
- Listen to Howie Rose’s call of Carson Benge’s first MLB home run (NYP)
- Rookie Carson Benge launches home run in Mets debut (NYP)
- See Carson Benge hit first career HR for Mets on Opening Day (The Record)
- Mets’ Carson Benge clubs Opening Day homer in MLB debut (The Athletic)
- Carson Benge homers in big league debut to help Mets pound Pirates in opener (AP)
Tommy Pham News:
- Mets bringing back Tommy Pham on Minors deal (source) (MLB.com)
- Mets signing Tommy Pham hours before Opening Day (NYP)
- Why Mets signed veteran to bolster outfield depth before Opening Day (NJ.com)
- Source: Mets, Tommy Pham agree to minor league deal (ESPN)
- Mets and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham agree to a minor league contract, AP source says (AP)
Luis Robert News:
- Luis Robert delivered a debut that allows the Mets to dream big (NYP)
- Luis Robert and new-look Mets provide strong Opening Day impression (The Athletic)
- Luis Robert Jr. shows improved plate discipline, could become X-factor for 2026 Mets (SNY.tv)
National Anthem Botch News:
- Opening Day: Singer butchers national anthem before Mets-Pirates game at Citi Field (Newsday)
- ‘Hamilton’s’ George Washington botches national anthem before Mets Opening Day (NYP)
- Broadway star Christopher Jackson botches 'Star-Spangled Banner' in Mets' season opener (Yahoo)
Misc Opening Day News:
- What stood out from Mets’ nearly perfect Opening Day (NYP)
- Mets World Series legend Mookie Wilson serves fans at new Citi Field restaurant on opening day (NYP)
- Here’s how Carlos Mendoza drew up the Mets’ new-look lineup on Opening Day (NYDN)
- How good can Mets offense be? Opening Day shows big potential (The Record)
Other Mets News:
- Mets' Alvarez gets 1st successful ABS challenge for strikeout (MLB.com)
- These 7 Mets are essential to a successful '26 season in Queens (MLB.com)
- The Mets who have the most to prove this season (NYP)
- Mets, Freddy Peralta aren’t close in extension talks as questions linger (NYP)
- Freddy Peralta delivers mixed results in his Mets debut (NYP)
- Mets’ Francisco Alvarez makes first successful ABS challenge against Pirates (NYP)
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza calls starting with six healthy starters “a good problem’ (NYDN)
- The Mets’ lineup is almost entirely different than last year’s. Is it better? (The Athletic)
New York Post:
- New-look Mets torture Paul Skenes in Opening Day win over Pirates: "Whether it was Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez going deep Thursday or Luis Robert Jr. milking a plate appearance into a walk or using his speed to earn an infield hit, the Mets had an Opening Day to remember, torturing Paul Skenes and the Pirates in an 11-7 victory in front of a Citi Field sellout of 41,449."
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- Carson Benge’s electric Mets debut was ‘everything and more’
- Francisco Alvarez comes through on both sides of ball in Mets’ Opening Day win
- Paul Skenes explains why his Opening Day start against Mets turned ugly
- Mets, Freddy Peralta aren’t close in extension talks as questions linger
- Freddy Peralta delivers mixed results in his Mets debut
- Listen to Howie Rose’s call of Carson Benge’s first MLB home run
- Luis Robert delivered a debut that allows the Mets to dream big
- What stood out from Mets’ nearly perfect Opening Day
- Livvy Dunne hits up Citi Field for Opening Day as boyfriend Paul Skenes get shelled
- Mets World Series legend Mookie Wilson serves fans at new Citi Field restaurant on opening day
- Rookie Carson Benge launches home run in Mets debut
- Mets’ Francisco Alvarez makes first successful ABS challenge against Pirates
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Brett Baty CLEARS THE BASES 😤
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2026
The @Mets are making some noise on #OpeningDay 💪 pic.twitter.com/Jwusemrx9E
The @Mets grind the bases loaded and Brett Baty triples them all home to take a 4-2 lead!@HowieRose @KeithRaad @PatMcCarthy_ @Mets #LGM
— Mets Radio 880 (@metsradio880) March 26, 2026
It's still early in Queens and for all the live opening day action tune in live right here: https://t.co/TmVvIFMPbx pic.twitter.com/eRorthahno
Can't forget about Luis Robert Jr.'s incredible at-bat against Paul Skenes in the first inning 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xFM6QN3KYe
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 26, 2026
Semien keeps it going! 💪 pic.twitter.com/fTHKEgT6PK
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 26, 2026
Carson Benge!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 26, 2026
How about that for your first career big league hit! 💪 #LGM
(via @MLBPipeline) pic.twitter.com/gqWt2jvcum
FREE BAJA BLAST 😤
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2026
Francisco Alvarez gives the people what they want with his 429-foot BLAST!
(MLB x @MountainDew) pic.twitter.com/j9vQetAbqa
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Bill Sudakis (1946)
- Michael Cuddyer (1979)
- Johnny Monell (1986)
- Matt Harvey (1989)
- Brandon Nimmo (1993)
- Clay Holmes (1993)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Bill Sudakis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 27, 1972.
New York Mets released Jim Beauchamp on March 27, 1974.
New York Mets traded Jackson Todd to the Philadelphia Phillies for Edward Cuervo on March 27, 1978.
New York Mets traded Nino Espinosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for Richie Hebner and Jose Moreno on March 27, 1979.
New York Mets traded Ed Hearn, Rick Anderson and Mauro Gozzo to the Kansas City Royals for David Cone and Chris Jelic on March 27, 1987.
New York Mets traded Kevin Baez and Tom Wegmann to the Baltimore Orioles for David Segui on March 27, 1994.
New York Mets traded Mark Leiter to the Colorado Rockies for Brian Rose on March 27, 2001.
New York Mets traded Timo Perez to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Ginter on March 27, 2004.
New York Mets signed free agent Raul Valdes on March 27, 2010.
New York Mets sold Elvin Ramirez to the Los Angeles Angels on March 27, 2013.
New York Mets signed free agent Rene Rivera on March 27, 2019.
1992: A lawsuit is filed against Mets pitcher David Cone by three women who charge him with exposing himself to them while in the bullpen at Shea Stadium.
3/27/1993 Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is born. Nimmo has a career .393 on-base percentage and trails only John Olerud (.425) for the highest OBP in team history.@You_Found_Nimmo pic.twitter.com/T8obYUsJEe
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 27, 2022
3/27/1987 The Mets trade Ed Hearn, Rick Anderson and Mauro Gozzo to the Royals for David Cone and Chris Jelic. As a Met, Cone was a 20-game winner, pitched an immaculate inning and tied a franchise record by striking out 19 batters in a game. @dcone36 pic.twitter.com/gS8msoW6Cf
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 27, 2022
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