Mets 3 Diamondbacks 2 (Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ)
Mets record: 70-64
Mets streak: Won 1
WP -Jose Butto (6-3)
LP -Justin Martinez (5-5)
S- Edwin Diaz (15)
Last 10 5-5
Seat on the Korner: Edwin Diaz
We select the star of the game and virtually invite him to a Seat on the Korner, just as Ralph Kiner used to do for his studio postgame show on WOR-channel 9 broadcasts in the early decades of the Mets.
Today's "Seat on the Korner" goes to Mets closer Edwin Díaz, who faced a crucial test after struggling in his previous two outings, during which he allowed 4 runs in just 2/3 of an inning and took two losses. Manager Carlos Mendoza showed his trust in Díaz by calling on him to protect the Mets' one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, less than 24 hours after Díaz had given up the game-winning grand slam to Corbin Carroll. Díaz responded with a stellar performance, culminating in a dramatic final inning.
In the bottom of the ninth, Díaz struck out Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Josh Bell, showcasing his resilience and control. Jake McCarthy then popped out to shortstop Francisco Lindor, sealing the victory for the Mets. Díaz’s performance was a testament to his ability to bounce back under pressure, and his solid work in the final inning securing his 15th save played a crucial role in the game’s outcome.
Need to Know
The Mets finished a stretch of 10 straight games against teams with records above .500.They went 6-4 in that span.
The Mets are 23-7 over their last 30 games against the Diamondbacks.That span includes an eight-game winning streak from September 9, 2019-May 31, 2021...New York has won the season series against Arizona each season since 2018.
With the win today the Mets are now 21-18 following the All-Star break..
The Mets are now seventy percent through a 10-game, 11-day road trip (4-3) to San Diego (2-2), Arizona (2-1) with three more remaining against the Chicago White Sox.
David Peterson, who was looking to record a career-best nine wins this season, took a no-decision, leaving him with an 8-1 record. After an impressive seven innings today, in which he yielded 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts, he lowered his ERA to 2.83. The Mets are 13-3 when he starts, and he has not allowed more than four runs in any outing this season.
Francisco Lindor extended his on-base streak to 27 games with his 28th home run of the season. It is the second-longest streak of his career...Over the stretch, he is batting .327 (38-116) with 20 runs, eight doubles, one triple, six home runs, 16 RBI, and seven walks,He has safely hit in 25 of those 27 games.
Starling Marte returned to his familiar number two spot in the lineup. It was the 28th time this season he batted second, but the first time since May 14th against the Phillies. He was hitless in four at bats.
Two days ago, Pete Alonso hit his 220th career home run, tying him with Mike Piazza for third most in franchise history. Today, in the second inning, he moved into third place all by himself with his 29th home run of the season and the 221st of his career. The blast, which measured 439 feet, is tied for his fourth-longest of the season. Pete now trails only David Wright (242) and Darryl Strawberry (252).
After his 4th-inning single, Brandon Nimmo stole second base, making him 12 for 12 in steal attempts this season. Later in the game, José Iglesias also stole a base. The Mets have now stolen 90 bases out of 108 attempts this year, giving them a success rate of 83.3%.
Third time's the charm for Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson. After lasting only 3.0 and 4.1 innings in his previous starts against the Mets, Nelson went 6 1/3 innings today, giving up 8 hits, no walks, and 2 earned runs while striking out 4. Although he took a no-decision, he lowered his lifetime ERA against the Mets from 15.95 (13 earned runs in 7.1 innings) to 9.88 (15 earned runs in 13.2 innings).
Turning Point
The seventh inning proved to be the turning point of the game. It began with Jake McCarthy striking out, giving David Peterson a much-needed first out. However, the next batter, Eugenio Suárez, lined a single to right, putting the pressure back on Peterson. Things got even more tense when Corbin Carroll followed with a soft ground ball to second baseman Jeff McNeil, who bobbled the play, allowing Carroll to reach first and Suárez to advance all the way to third on the throwing error. With runners on the corners and just one out, the Mets faced a critical situation.
After a mound visit to settle things down, Peterson induced Kevin Newman to hit a ground ball to third baseman Jose Iglesias. Iglesias quickly fired to McNeil at second, who then turned a smooth double play with a throw to Pete Alonso at first. The twin killing not only ended the inning but also helped Peterson escape the jam unscathed, preserving the Mets' lead and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor.
Three Keys
Moore is Less
First base umpire Malachi Moore had a tough day today, as two of his calls were overturned on review in the first two innings. In the first inning, he called Randal Grichuk safe on a pickoff at first, but the Mets challenged, and the call was overturned. In the next inning, after Josh Bell singled, Jake McCarthy grounded a ball to Jeff McNeil, who flipped it to Francisco Lindor to force Bell at second. Lindor then threw to Pete Alonso at first, and Moore called McCarthy safe. Once again, the Mets challenged, and once again, Moore's call was overturned.
OMG
In a pivotal moment during the top of the ninth inning, José Iglesias delivered a key game-winning RBI single, showcasing his clutch performance under pressure. The inning unfolded with Jesse Winker doubling to left field, setting the stage for a crucial play. With Winker on second, the Mets sent in pinch-runner Tyrone Taylor. J.D. Martinez then flew out to right field, allowing Taylor to reach third base. Iglesias then capitalized on the situation, hitting a ground ball to center field that was deflected by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. The single allowed Taylor to score, giving the Mets a crucial 3-2 lead.
Peterson, and Butto, and DIaz OH MY !
Coming into today’s game, the Diamondbacks led the majors with an impressive 5.35 runs per game, surpassing the Yankees (5.06) and Orioles (4.96). They are currently second all-time in franchise history for runs per game, trailing only the 1999 team that averaged 5.60 runs per game. The last Arizona team to exceed 5.00 runs per game was in 2019, with a 5.02 average.
At Chase Field, the Diamondbacks have been particularly dominant, leading the majors with a 5.46 runs per game average, ahead of the Phillies (5.19) and Royals (5.17). However, in today’s matchup, the Mets’ pitching trio of David Peterson, Carlos Pérez, and Edwin Díaz managed to contain the high-powered Diamondbacks lineup, holding them to just 2 runs on 7 hits, 3 walks, and 6 strikeouts. This effective pitching performance was crucial in neutralizing one of the most prolific offenses in the league..
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