Mets beat Pirates on opening day
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Pirates at Mets - Mar. 28, 2026
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Opening Day is special. It feels like a sign of spring and of hope. And that's where the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves on Thursday afternoon when they match up in a game televised nationally on NBC.
Hunter Barco had never earned a save in his college or pro career, but the Pittsburgh Pirates put the rookie left-hander in position to do that by turning to him in extra innings. After getting out of a jam in the 10th inning,
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Major League Baseball's 2026 season kicks into gear with a proper Opening Day on Thursday, March 26, featuring 11 games after the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants in the official regular-season opener last night.