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Both the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates harbored high hopes when the season began.
But both teams will just try to avoid falling into last place in their divisions Monday night when the Mets host the Pirates in the opener of a three-game set.
Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.42 ERA) is expected to start for the Mets against fellow right-hander Quinn Priester (2-1, 8.75).
The Mets salvaged the finale of a four-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday night when Kodai Senga tossed six solid innings and recorded the win in New York's 7-6 victory.