It was the first time the Mets have been swept by the Pirates since June 1-4, 2009. Left-hander Jon Niese gave up four runs on seven hits and four walks in just 4 2/3 innings, completing a rough weekend for the Mets' rotation.
Andrew McCutchen broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning with a two-run shot into the Mets' bullpen, his second homer in as many days. The Mets intentionally walked McCutchen in the sixth, and Starling Marte promptly broke the game open with a three-run shot to left off Erik Goeddel.