Mets, Pirates look to continue showing late-game fight

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The Pittsburgh Pirates were rewarded for their approach at the plate Sunday afternoon when they matched a season high with nine runs.

A piecemeal eighth-inning rally left the New York Mets feeling similarly satisfied.

The Pirates will look to continue their strong early-season start and the Mets hope to climb to .500 on Monday night when the teams open a three-game series in