The Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the New York Mets in a historic June 2025 series sweep, outscoring them 30-4. Oneil Cruz's two homers led the offensive onslaught.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a weekend on the North Shore! If you were looking for offense, PNC Park was the place to be. The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't just beat the New York Mets; they dismantled them, completing a three-game sweep with a thunderous 12-1 victory on Sunday. The final series tally? Pirates 30, Mets 4. It was a statement, a historic performance, and a whole lot of fun to watch.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is only the third time in franchise history the Pirates have scored at least nine runs in each game of a series of at least three games, winning each by at least seven runs.
The Pirates saved their best for last, capping the series with a 12-run explosion. They scored at least nine runs in every single game, a feat the franchise hadn't accomplished in a three-game set since 1999. Sunday's beatdown started early, with Ke'Bryan Hayes lacing a two-run single in a five-run first inning that set the tone. From there, the hits just kept coming, with Tommy Pham and Bryan Reynolds also joining the home run party. This wasn't just a win; it was a demolition.
The biggest story within the story has to be Oneil Cruz. After a frustrating 14-game homerless streak, the superstar shortstop erupted with two massive two-run homers, bringing his team-leading total to 15. You could feel the collective sigh of relief from the fanbase as he sent those balls flying. Not to be outdone, catcher Henry Davis had the best game of his young career, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate. Add in another three-hit day for the ever-steady Ke'Bryan Hayes, and you have the recipe for an unstoppable lineup. Even Joey Bart, back from the IL, has been a solid contributor, giving the Bucs a formidable catching duo.
While the bats will get all the headlines, the pitching staff deserves a ton of credit for shutting the door. Starter Mike Burrows was effective, giving up just one run over 4 1/3 innings while striking out five. Carmen Mlodzinski then came in and was brilliant, tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings to earn the win. With key arms like Jared Jones and Colin Holderman still on the mend, performances like this are absolutely vital to keep the momentum rolling.
The vibes are immaculate as the Pirates ride this wave of momentum into a new week. But there's no time to rest on their laurels. The St. Louis Cardinals are coming to town for a three-game set starting Monday night. Andrew Heaney gets the ball for the Bucs against Erick Fedde for the Cards. The big question is, can this red-hot offense stay locked in against a division rival? Let's hope the fireworks on the North Shore are just getting started. Raise it!
