Escobar hits 3-run homer, Bassitt pitches Mets past Pirates


              New York Mets' Daniel Vogelbach blows a chewing gum bubble after being walked during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              New York Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, left, has a mound conference with pitcher Chris Bassitt during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Eric Stout, second from left during a mound conference in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bryse Wilson delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              New York Mets' Tyler Naquin (25) celebrates after scoring off a bases loaded walk by Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Eric Stout during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              New York Mets' Eduardo Escobar, center, celebrates with Pete Alonso (20) and Daniel Vogelbach (32) after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
            
              New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Escobar hits 3-run homer, Bassitt pitches Mets past Pirates