New York, March 26, 2026 (AFP) - Mets hammer Pirates on historic day of MLB openers

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2026-03-27

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was sent to the exit after two-thirds of an inning while other pitchers and new technology created a historic Thursday of Major League Baseball season openers. The New York Mets sent Pirates star Skenes packing early in an 11-7 home victory. Most clubs began their 2026 campaign on Thursday, with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers starting their quest for a World Series three-peat at home later against Arizona. Pit......

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