The most compelling moment of the Mets’ sloppy 11-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday occurred with the outcome of the game nearly decided. In an odd way, it exemplified the Mets’ topsy-turvy season.
The Mets appeared to have escaped a jam with an inning-ending double play in the seventh, only to have a review overturn the call — leading to musical confusion. It was that kind of day at Citi Field.
Tyler Pill, a backup to a backup Mets starter, was already out of the game by then after surrendering five runs in five innings — only three earned, because of two throwing errors by left fielder Michael Conforto.