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August 7, 2026 β’ PNC Park, Pittsburgh
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 7, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: New York Mets (51-66) travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates (57-61) at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.
New York Mets
Visiting Side
Record
51-66
Pittsburgh Pirates
Home Side
Record
57-61
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW
|
1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
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PIT
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
29%
New York Mets
VS
71%
Pittsburgh Pirates
Projected Score
NEW 4.2
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PIT 5.1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger overall season performance.
- Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger home record.
- Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
New York Mets
STAT
Pittsburgh Pirates
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Mets Could Win
New York Mets brings a Team ERA of 4.13 and Batting Average of .234 into the matchup.
Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win
Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.29 and Batting Average of .257.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Mets's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
33,497
Closing Odds
Line: PIT -128 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Zac Thornton
Home Starter
Carmen Mlodzinski
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Mets (50.1%)
Pittsburgh Pirates (49.9%)
Total Submissions: 37 circles
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