NY Times · Jul 29, 2018
Mets’ Offense Falls Silent as Pirates Dent Jacob deGrom
Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams has not allowed a run in 17 straight innings. He held the Mets scoreless over six innings on Saturday.PITTSBURGH — Trevor Williams outdueled Jacob deGrom, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-0 win over the Mets on Saturday.
Williams (9-7) allowed five hits in six innings with five strikeouts and three walks. He hasn’t allowed a run in 17 straight innings since he surrendered three in the third inning of a 17-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on July 6.
The Pirates have won 13 of their past 15 games, while the Mets have lost two straight after winning their previous three games.