Robert Stock Struggles, Allows Eight Runs in 9-0 Loss to Pirates

Robert Stock struggled in his second start for the New York Mets, allowing eight runs in a 9-0 shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Unable to replicate the success of his debut, the 36-year-old journeyman admitted fatigue played a role in his inability to battle through the outing. The defeat snapped the Mets' recent winning streak, marking a difficult night for the right-hander who has largely scuffled following a solid 2018 rookie season as a reliever with the Padres.