In the game against the New York Mets on August 9, 2026, Jake Mangum went 2-for-4 with a single, a home run, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, and struck out once in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 11-1 loss.

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Mangum, the Pittsburgh Pirates' center fielder, has posted a .303 batting average over 98 games in the 2026 season, with 96 hits in 317 at-bats. His performance against the New York Mets on August 9 included going 2 for 4, hitting a single and a home run while driving in and scoring one run. Additionally, his home and away splits reveal a higher average at home, hitting .333 compared to .278 on the road.

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