Paul Skenes led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a dominant 14-2 victory over the New York Mets, tying a franchise record with seven home runs. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez made history with multiple homers, including a grand slam each. Reynolds, who had six RBI on the night, has been on fire since a 25-game hitting streak in June. Despite his electric fastball, Skenes showcased his versatility with five effective pitches. The struggling Pirates offense came alive to support Skenes, while the Mets struggled without closer Edwin Diaz. Skenes improved his All-Star chances with a strong outing. The series continues with David Peterson facing Bailey Falter on Saturday.