NY Times · Aug 3, 2019
Mets End Streak With Loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — A three-run homer by Starling Marte in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended the Mets’ seven-game winning streak with an 8-4 victory on Friday night.
The Pirates led by 5-4 when Marte turned on a pitch from Tyler Bashlor and sent it into the seats in left field for his 19th home run of season.
Melky Cabrera hit a two-run double during Pittsburgh’s five-run fourth inning against Steven Matz (6-7). Jose Osuna, starting at third base after the Pirates designated Jung Ho Kang for assignment, had two hits and drove in a run for the Pirates.
Trevor Williams (4-4) overcame a shaky start to pick up his first victory since May 10.