Mike Pelfrey uses arm and bat to earn 15th win, Mets top Pirates 6-2 for 4-game sweep

Mike Pelfrey gets 15th win, Mets beat Pirates 6-2

NEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey earned his 15th win, pitching seven strong innings and hitting a tiebreaking single to help the New York Mets finish a four-game sweep with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on a rainy Thursday night at nearly empty Citi Field.

Slumping rookie Lucas Duda had a two-run double and the Mets rallied for their first four-game sweep since June 2006 at Arizona. New York (74-73) has won seven of nine — albeit too late to get back in the playoff race — to move over .500 for the first time since Aug. 24.

Angel Pagan added three hits, two RBIs and an outstanding catch in center field. Pelfrey (15-9) extended his career high for wins by following up a victory over Philadelphia with a solid effort against the punchless Pirates.