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Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates
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Updated: 6:17 PM EDT Jul 18, 2021
ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
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Updated: 6:17 PM EDT Jul 18, 2021
ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Sunday.Trailing 6-0 in the first inning, the Mets rallied to salvage a rugged weekend at PNC Park. The NL East leaders lost stars Jacob deGrom and Francisco Lindor to injuries, then dropped Saturday night’s game when closer Edwin Diaz gave up a two-out grand slam in the ninth that capped Pittsburgh’s six-run comeback.Conforto connected off closer Richard Rodriguez (4-2), who blew his third save in 16 opportunities. Dominic Smith ....

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