The Pittsburgh Pirates came back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the New York Mets 6-5 Sunday prior to the MLB All-Star break. Rookie infielder Rodolfo Castro hit two home runs in the game to help the Bucs back after the Mets scored five runs in the first inning. Adam Frazier and Wilmer Difo added three hits each. The Pirates pounded 15 hits in the game to split their four-game series with the Mets. Reliever David Bednar earned the victory.
The All-Star festivities begin today in Denver, Colorado with the Futures Game at 3pm. The Home Run Derby is at 8pm. The actual All-Star Game is tomorrow night.
The Pirates will host the Mets when they return to play Friday.
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