Pittsburgh-- The early-season struggles of Al Jackson continue, and so do those of the New York Mets.
Lefty starter Jackson was knocked out in the third inning for the second straight start, surrendering seven runs, and the Pirates built a big lead then cruised to an 11-7 win at Forbes Field Friday night.
Jackson (0-2) gave up two home runs in the third as part of a five-run frame before being lifted after just 2.1 innings of work.
Jackson, in three starts, has pitched just 11 innings, has given up an astounding 23 hits, and his ERA is 11.45.
"Nothing's working now," Jackson said after Friday's game. "Every mistake I make is being hit hard. That's how this game works sometimes."
The Bucs rapped out 16 hits as they built an 11-2 lead after five innings.
Pittsburgh's Bob Bailey slugged a three-run homer in the Bucs' five-run third inning Friday night
The Mets scored five times in the final two innings to make the score respectable.
The Mets have now lost six straight since winning on opening night, and the team ERA is an unsightly 6.82.
"We can't pitch worth a nickel now," Mets manager Casey Stengel said. "Usually the pitchers are ahead of the hitters early on. Leave it to us to be the opposite."
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Mets record: 1-6, .143 (Last 10: 1-6; streak: L-6); Actual: 1-6
Home: 0-4; Away: 1-2
Runs scored: 25
Runs against: 47
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