Pittsburgh at New York

Pittsburgh lost 7-2 at the Mets yesterday with the offense dipping to 24th in runs scored and on-base percentage, plus 25th in slugging, while the pitching is 23rd in ERA (4.59), 24th in WHIP, and 19th in the bullpen (4.14 ERA). The defense is 26th in fielding percentage and batters are hitting .317 off starter Bailey Falter (5.21 ERA). The Pirates are 12-28 after having lost four or five of their last six. New York has won two in a row and plays its sixth consecutive home game. Starter David Peterson has a 2.93 ERA at home this season. The Mets are 73-43 as chalk of -150 or less, including 37-19 at home, so back home field. Play New York.