NEW YORK — Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh’s biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the New York Mets 6-5.
The NL East-leading Mets jumped out to a 5-0 lead against Chase De Jong in the first on a two-run homer by Francisco Lindor and a three-run shot by Michael Conforto.
Rodolfo Castro hit two home runs for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh will head home after the All-Star break to host the Mets at PNC Park, beginning Friday, July 16 at 7:05 p.m.