The Mets walked off the Pirates last night, winning 4-3 thanks to a game-winning sacrifice fly by Pete Alonso in the bottom of the ninth. Heading into Monday's game, New York knew they were going to be in for a tough matchup as they were facing perhaps the league's most exciting young starting pitcher in Paul Skenes,

The New York Mets are doing something in 2025 that great teams always do: winning close games late. Monday night was just the latest example, as New York rallied in the bottom of the ninth to break a 3-3 tie and won the game on a one-out sacrifice fly from superstar first baseman Pete Alonso.