The Pirates demolished the Mets in a June 2025 sweep, capped by a 12-1 win. Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes & Henry Davis led a historic offensive onslaught.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a weekend on the North Shore! The Pittsburgh Pirates just completed a stunning three-game sweep of the New York Mets, capped by a 12-1 shellacking on Sunday that had PNC Park rocking. This wasn't just a series win; it was a demolition, an offensive explosion that saw the Bucs score at least nine runs in all three games for the first time since 1999.
The Pirates outscored the Mets by at least seven runs in each game of the series, a level of dominance that has fans buzzing.
Sunday's finale was a masterclass in hitting. Oneil Cruz was the headliner, launching two moonshots into the Pittsburgh sky. But the lineup was relentless from top to bottom. Ke'Bryan Hayes continued his torrid streak with three hits and two doubles, Henry Davis had a career-best 4-for-4 day, and both Tommy Pham and Bryan Reynolds added home runs of their own. It was a true team effort that saw the Pirates put up 30+ runs over the three-game set, sending a clear message to the rest of the league.
While the team-wide explosion was the story, Ke'Bryan Hayes's quiet consistency has been the engine. He extended his hitting streak to seven games over the weekend, batting a blistering .417 during that span. His two-out, two-run single in the first inning on Sunday set the tone early. Seeing Hayes lock in at the plate while guys like Cruz provide the power and Davis starts finding his groove is the recipe for sustained success the team has been searching for.
Amidst the celebration, the Pirates organization and the baseball world took time to mourn the passing of a true legend, Dave 'The Cobra' Parker, who died at age 74. The former MVP was a larger-than-life figure whose impact on the franchise is immeasurable. Current and former players, including Andrew McCutchen, shared heartfelt tributes, reminding everyone of the deep history and legacy that today's team plays for.
There's no time to rest on their laurels. The Pirates welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to PNC Park tonight for the start of another crucial division series. Andrew Heaney (3-7, 4.48 ERA) gets the ball for the Bucs, facing off against the Cardinals' Erick Fedde (3-7, 4.11 ERA). The big question is whether this offensive juggernaut is here to stay or if it was just a flash in the pan against a struggling Mets team. A strong showing against the Cards would go a long way in proving this team is for real.
This weekend felt different. It was a statement. The bats woke up in a way we haven't seen in decades, and the team played with swagger. Now, the Pirates have a chance to prove it wasn't a fluke as they welcome the rival Cardinals to town. Let's see if the Jolly Roger stays raised high over Pittsburgh.
