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.