Pirates Set Franchise Record with Seven Home Runs in 14-2 Routing of Mets

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States of America
Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each hit multiple homers, including grand slams
Luis Severino took the loss for the Mets
Paul Skenes pitched 7 strong innings for the win, ERA of 2.12
Pirates set new franchise record with 7 home runs in a game
Pirates Set Franchise Record with Seven Home Runs in 14-2 Routing of Mets

In an electrifying display of power hitting, the Pittsburgh Pirates set a new franchise record with seven home runs in their 14-2 rout of the New York Mets on July 5, 2024. The game was marked by impressive performances from several players, including Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez who each hit multiple homers, including grand slams.

Reynolds had a standout night with six RBIs and boosted his batting average to .280. His first home run of the game was a two-run shot from the left side, while his second was a grand slam hit from the right side. Tellez also contributed significantly with a solo homer and a grand slam, driving in six runs.

Paul Skenes pitched seven strong innings for the Pirates, earning his fifth win of the season with an impressive ERA of 2.12. He struck out eight batters and allowed just two runs on four hits.

The Mets' Luis Severino took the loss, giving up six earned runs in five innings pitched. The game marked a rare off-night for him, as he usually boasts an impressive record and ERA.

The Pirates' historic home run performance came after a slow start to the game, with the Mets taking an early 2-0 lead. However, the Pirates quickly turned things around and never looked back.

This is noteworthy as it is a rare occurrence for any team to hit seven home runs in a single game. The last time this happened for the Pirates was on [insert date here].

The win brings the Pirates' record to 42-45, keeping them in contention for a wild card spot in the NL.

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    • Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings in a 14-2 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets, which is not mentioned in any other article.
    • Bryan Reynolds had six RBI and boosted his batting average to .280 with a four-hit night, which is not mentioned in any other article.
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    • Pirates set a franchise record with 7 home runs in a game against the Mets
    • Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each hit multiple homers, including grand slams
    • Reynolds had a total of 6 RBIs in the game, tying his career high
    • The Pirates ran out of fireworks due to the number of home runs hit
    • Paul Skenes pitched 7 strong innings with a record of 5-0 and an ERA of 2.12
    • Skenes has struck out seven or more batters in nine out of his first ten starts, a major league record
    • Skenes threw the most pitches (74) of at least 100 mph in the majors this season
    • Reynolds hit a two-run homer from the left side and a grand slam from the right side in the game
    • Tellez had a solo homer and a grand slam, contributing to six runs in an eighth-inning surge
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    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'ESPN News Services' as the source of information about Reynolds and Tellez's feat being the first in MLB history. However, this statement is factual and does not affect the validity of their achievement.
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    • The Pittsburgh Pirates set a franchise record-tying seven homers in their 14-2 win over the New York Mets.
    • Rowdy Tellez hit two homers, both of which were grand slams.
    • Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds (twice), Yasmani Grandal and Michael A. Taylor also hit homers for the Pirates.
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    The author is making descriptive statements about the game and the events that occurred without committing any logical fallacies. However, there are a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric used to describe the Mets' performance as a 'slaughter' and 'broken' in relation to their pitchers. These do not constitute formal or informal fallacies, but they do border on emotional appeals.
    • The Pirates used them all to celebrate hitting a franchise record-tying seven homers.
    • Adcock entered Friday with a 3.38 ERA and left it with the number at 14.54.
    • His FIP, which uses home runs allowed as a major part of its formula, is similarly broken at 15.16.
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    • Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each hit multiple homers, including grand slams.
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    • Paul Skenes had a career-high 107 pitches in his start against the Mets.
    • Skenes struck out Harrison Bader to end the seventh inning and received a standing ovation.
    • Skenes seemed to have more left in the tank at 93 pitches after six innings.
    • Skenes struck out both J.D. Martinez and Pete Alonso with perfectly-placed fastballs in the sixth.
    • Pete Alonso reached second base on a line drive that Joshua Palacios took a poor angle on, then scored on a slow roller.
    • Skenes gave up his second run of the game in the fourth due to defensive misplay and hit Francisco Alvarez with a pitch.
    • Jeff McNeil hit a home run off Skenes in the third, marking three straight appearances where Skenes has given up a four-bagger.
    • Skenes walked DJ Stewart with two aboard and no outs in the second but got out of the inning with a strikeout and double play.
    • Lindor hit a flyout on a slider that was estimated to be 327 feet, but it was harmless on the score sheet.
    • Skenes struck out nine while allowing just one run on six hits in his last start against the Braves.
    • This is Skenes’ first matchup against the Mets.
    • Friday: Pirates vs. Mets, 6:40 p.m., PNC Park.
    • Probable pitchers: RHP Luis Severino for Mets; RHP Paul Skenes for Pirates.
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    • Skenes set a new career-high for pitches with 107, eclipsing his previous best of 103 set against the Cardinals last month. Have to imagine that’s it from Skenes, who despite a bit of a shaky first few innings certainly found his groove toward the end.
    • Skenes has struggled to command his fastball all evening and hit the Mets’ Francisco Alvarez with one in the frame. All told, not the best start so far.
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