Start of Friday's Mets-Pirates delayed due to inclement weather
The start of the series opener between the Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park was delayed due to inclement weather, including lightning in the area.
The Pirates announced a new start time of approximately 7 p.m.
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The Mets enter this series after two straight wins to split their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves.
David Peterson (5-3, 2.98 ERA) will look to keep the Mets' winning ways going. In his last start, Peterson was roughed up by the Phillies, allowing five runs over four innings in the loss last Sunday. Friday marks the return of Mark Vientos, who was activated off the IL prior to the game. He's starting at DH and hitting in the No. 6 spot for the Mets.
The Pirates are sending Mitch Keller (1-10, 4.02 ERA) to the mound. The veteran right-hander pitched well in his last start -- Saturday vs. the Rangers -- having allowed just two runs on three hits through 5.2 innings, but Keller took the loss.
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