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.

The Pittsburgh Pirates needed their bullpen early in the series finale vs. the New York Mets at Citi Field and got a great performance from a pitcher

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.

While Bailey Falter walked five batters against the New York Mets on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates still won 4-0 thanks to his ability to pitch out of jams.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. New York has gone 17-4 at home and 28-15 overall. The Mets have the best team ERA in the NL at 2.82.

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