Pirates use five-run 6th inning to beat Mets

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Joshua Palacios homered as part of a five-run sixth inning and Mitch Keller tossed eight strong innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the visiting New York Mets 8-2 on Monday for a split of their four-game series.

Oneil Cruz added a two-run homer for Pittsburgh, which had lost two straight since winning the series opener 14-2 on Friday.

Keller (10-5) allowed seven hits