NEW YORK -- Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters -- the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings -- but didn't factor into the decision Sunday, when the NL East leaders beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 to complete a four-game sweep.
The Mets scored four in the eighth to break the tie.
Terrance Gore pinch-ran in place of Tomas Nido, who hit a single off Robert Stephenson (2-2). Gore stole second after three throws to first by Manny Bañuelos, took third when catcher Jason Delay's throw sailed into centerfield and scored on Brandon Nimmo's bloop single.