The New York Mets didn't need two wins over the Pittsburgh Pirates for confirmation their approach remained a winning one, despite a subpar start to September.
The wins sure didn't hurt, though.
The Mets will look to lock up a series win Saturday night, when they host the Pirates in the thirdgame of a four-game set.
Chris Bassitt (13-8, 3.44 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Bryse Wilson (3-8, 6.03) in a bat