The New York Mets welcomed a furry friend to Wednesday night's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. A raccoon made its way into Citi Field and walked around the stands with a bunch of curious Mets fans looking on from a distance.

New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes reacts as Pittsburgh Pirates' Matt Gorski runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP

The Mets' Clay Holmes is making his first start on normal rest on Wednesday. He'll be looking to improve upon his 5-1 record and 2.74 ERA. The Pirates are countering with left-hander Bailey Falter (2-3, 4.36 ERA).

Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.

The New York Mets control first place of the NL East and are tied for the best record in baseball largely because of their stellar, overachieving starting rotat

Don't worry Mets fans, Juan Soto is not injured. The star will have his first day off as the team announced their lineup vs. the Pirates.

Carlos Mendoza explains Brett Baty’s impressive turnaround since his return to the Mets lineup after New York took down the Pirates Tuesday.

With the Mets trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Acuña followed center fielder Tyrone Taylor, who was in scoring position after being hit by a pitch and then stealing second. Acuña slapped an outside slurve, bouncing it past the pitcher and pulling the first baseman into the infield.