The Mets’ and Pirates’ Friday night series opener in Pittsburgh is delayed by rain in the top of the third inning. Play is halted as thunderstorms move through the area, pausing the game early in the contest.

Both outlets report the same timing and cause of the interruption: the delay begins during the top of the third inning. Aside from noting the storm-related pause, the coverage provided in these sources does not include additional details on player injuries, game conditions after the delay, or later resumption timing.